Mike Peterson Photography

02/25/2019

The 2019 Winterblast started with rain and ended with snow and high winds. But, that didn’t deter great times shared with runners before, on and after the race! Great job to all who came out and joined the fun!
Kalamazoo Area Runners, Susan G. Komen, Susan G. Komen Michigan, Premier Radiology, Bronson Advanced Radiology Services, Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center, Meijer, Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness, Agility Physical Therapy, Pfizer, Mercantile Bank of Michigan, Crystal Flash, Seelye Ford of Kalamazoo, Jenuine Band

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

11/24/2018

Burr, it was a chilly day for a KAR Turkey Trot 5K Time Prediction Run, but there were many brave souls ready to run! It always amazes me how close the time predictions to actual are!!! Thanks to Kalamazoo Area Runners Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center Orangetheory Fitness Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness DoughChicks Drink NôMI and all the sponsors!!
Enjoy the photos of all the chilly pre-Thanksgiving dinner smiles and running!!

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

04/16/2018

Wow, what else could Mother Nature throw at the participants of the Kalamazoo Area Runners Kal-Haven Trail State Park Relay / Ultra run! It certainly didn’t stop the racers and really made this event an epic endurance challenge!!

Congratulations to all the runners for amazing efforts under brutal conditions!! (My camera gear was soaked for the entire event!!) Check out the photos here!!
Armor Physical Therapy Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness Gazelle Sports The Spirit of Kalamazoo Miller-Davis Company RRCA Michigan Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo Imperial Beverage DoughChicks Gatorade Gordon Water Systems Big Apple Bagels Jenuine Band

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

03/26/2018

I can’t believe Easter is here! I think I even spotted the Easter Bunny! Yep, the Bunny was at the Kalamazoo Area Runners Kids Bunny Hop Fun Run event this past weekend at Portage West Middle School! Check out the photos!!
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Portage, Michigan Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

02/27/2018

It was very windy conditions for the Portage Winter Blast​ half marathon on Sunday! But, it didn’t seem to affect the great times, smiles and enthusiasm people displayed around this awesome event!! Great job to all the runners and to all those involved with hosting, volunteering, and making it available!!
Kalamazoo Area Runners Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Portage, Michigan Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo Athletic Wellness

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

02/11/2018

I had the opportunity to photograph the talented SARAH LYNN BAND at Bell's Eccentric Café on Friday night! She is incredibly talented and is certainly headed to the big time! Go to her website and check out her music!! https://sarahlynnband.com
https://mikepetersonphotography.smugmug.com/Photography/Band-Concert/2018-Sarah-Lynn-Band/

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

01/03/2018

It was a COLD and SNOWY day for all those who braved the weather and participated in one of the best events to start the running year! Check out how much fun it was despite the wintery blast!! Gazelle Sports Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo John Daley Memorial One One Run (Gazelle Sports) Spring Valley Park Kalamazoo Area Runners

The John Daley Memorial One-One-Run.

12/08/2017

It was a cold, snowy night but there were still so many smiling faces at the Run Through the Lights run at Bronson Park! The photos of all those smiling faces are found here - check them out!!
Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Maple Hill Auto Group Kalamazoo Area Runners

11/27/2017

It was an awesome day for the 2017 KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction event this year! What a perfect event to precede the Thanksgiving feast! Great job to all the participants and and thank you to all the awesome volunteers! Check out all the fun in the photo gallery (click below!)! If you were out there hopefully you can find at least one photo of you!! :-)
Kalamazoo Area Runners Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

04/12/2017

We've been waiting all winter for blue skies and fair weather. Well, we finally got it and on the day of the Kal haven Trail Run! Beautiful blue skies and exceptional trail conditions made for another super fun day on the Friends of the Kal-Haven Trail!! Thanks to Kalamazoo Area Runners and Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run!! Please, take a look at the photos and see if you can find yourself! I jumped around to so many places trying to get photos of as many runners as possible - and aide stations!! Enjoy!!
https://mikepetersonphotography.smugmug.com/Sports/2017/2017-Kal-Haven-Trail-Relay/

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

03/19/2017

Congratulations to all who braved the cold and wind to run the Gazelle Sports St. Patty's Pub Run on Wednesday! Despite the gray clouds and cold wind, there were plenty of smiles and good times and LOT's of green!!! Support goes to Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Kalamazoo!! Check it out: https://mikepetersonphotography.smugmug.com/Sports/2017/2017-St-Patty-Pub-Run/

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.

03/01/2017

After several unseasonably warm days, the weather brought us a little snow and some cold temperatures just in time for the Portage Winter Blast Half-marathon on Sunday! However, that didn't stop runners and spectators from having a great time!! Great job runners!!! Check out the pre-race / post race photos! Special thanks to Race Director Joy McVey Mills!! Kalamazoo Area Runners
https://mikepetersonphotography.smugmug.com/Sports/2017/2017-KAR-Winter-Blast.

A Kalamazoo based freelance photographer of candid, sports, and landscape photography.