Manistee Firecracker 5K 2013 is coming up!

The 2013 Manistee Firecracker 5K Run/Walk will be here soon!  This year's date for the annual event is Saturday, July 6th, once again starting at 8am with the 1K fun run.  The 5K run/walk begins at 8:15.  Chip timing will again be provided by Michiana Timing.  Specially designed T-shirts from Sports Ink come with each paid registration.  Awards are given to the top overall finishers and the top masters' runners.  Plaques are given to the winners of each age group, with 2nd and 3rd place finishers receiving medals.

Printable Registration Forms

Online Registration (save $!)

For more information, contact ethuemmel@manistee.org

H.A.M. it Up 5k results - 2013

Over 50 runners took to the streets to run the 4th annual 2013 H.A.M. it Up 5K on Saturday, May 18, 2013.  The event, which helps to kick off Healthy, Active, Manistee Week, was sponsored by the Manistee Recreation Association and Zeller & Johnson Chiropractic.  Dozens of girls from across the county joined in on the festivities, as the annual Girls on the Run 5K was held on the same course just moments after the HAM runners took off.

Jay Shillinger of Ludington was the first male finisher in 20:09, just ahead of Jim Keirlor (20:23), while Marit Ecker of Manistee was the first female (20:45) to cross the line in 3rd overall.

The race was held at Manistee High School, with race proceeds donated to the Manistee Track Fund.

Overall Results

Age Group Results Men

Age Group Results Women

HAM it Up and Firecracker 5K coming soon!

Manistee Summer 2013 5K's are on the way!

Check back to this site for more info on the H.A.M. it Up 5K - May 18th - 9am and the Firecracker 5K - July 6th 8:15am.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K - Great weather, great crowd, great race!

Festive 5k attire

The start!

Check out those costumes!

Even dogs got into the act

Some happy finishers

Two of our top walkers - a mother / son duo!

The 5th annual Manistee Jingle Bell Jog was held December 8th, 2012.  Over 140 runners and walkers took part in the annual event, held during the Manistee Old Victorian Christmas weekend.  Overall winners were none other than Sinter Klass (John Lipa of Ludington - second straight year) and Annie Fuller of Manistee.  Top walkers were Gary Chisolm and Marilyn Gross.

Thanks to the Manistee News Advocate and Nick Veine for the pictures.

Overall Results

Men's Results

Women's Results


Thanks to all of our participants and sponsors for your support!  Manistee's cross-country teams are grateful for your contributions to our programs.

Lisa Fragomeli

Morton Salt Co.

Millwright Services Inc.

Boehm Family Chiropractic

Wendy's of Manistee

Watson's Manistee Chrysler

Parkdale Animal Hospital

Linke's Body Shop

Hogan Plumbing & Heating

Gockerman Wilson Saylor & Heslin PC 

Yates Chevrolet

Ed Kriskywicz - Construction Design Inc

Colleen Kenny

BJ Patulski

Maryann Yonkman

Sports Ink

Veach & Allen PC

Ed & Marge Grabowski

Snyder's Shoes

Cindy Swan-Eagan

Mary Sturdevant - State Farm

Dale Priester - State Farm

Olson Lumber Co.

Bill's Place - Stronach

Boyer Agency

Bloomer's Flower Shop

Maureen Barry

Coldwell Banker

Paul & Sherri Wehrmeister

Mary Jo Solwold

Herbert Funeral Home

Smith & Eddy Insurance

Sara Linke

Tim Shively

Ron Blevins

Going Places Tour & Travel

Vincent's Ice Cream Parlor

Vicki Sawhill, NP

Ann Froncek

Carol Slivika

Chow's Kitchen

Roger Jones

Janet Rozmarek

Mary Owens

Deb Pieczyinski

Cheryl Griffin

Sara Kruiger

Kathy Zajac

Doug Aultman

Mary Lou Rozmarek

Danielle Hoffman

Nancy Day

Wet feet, Hot times at Manistee National

The Chip girls took 3rd and the boys took 4th in the large school division at the 3rd annual Manistee National Invitational on Saturday Oct. 20th.

More details coming...

Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 2012 approaches!

The 5th annual Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Dec. 8th, 2012.  Once again held at Manistee's Kennedy Elementary, the race will go through the snowy streets of Manistee, with runners wearing Jingle Bells on their shoes as they travel through neighborhoods decorated for the season.  This race helps support the Manistee Cross-country team - we've purchased new uniforms and funded trips to the Portage Invitational thanks to this race!  Plan to be there!

 Printable race form

Chris Grabowski Invitational 2012

Nearly 80 boys in the first race

Andrew and Austin M thru the snake pit

Jonny heads to a record!

The Manistee boys and girls XC teams ran to 2nd and 3rd place, respectively, in the 8 school field of the 2012 Chris Grabowski Memorial Invitational.  Hosted by Manistee and named for the late Chippewa state finalist, the meet was run in cool, windy conditions, but thankfully the rain stopped just prior to the first race.

The Chip boys, led by Jarret Deisch's 7th place 18:05, got their first trophy of the year by finishing second to state-ranked MCC.  Jonny Bailey got his name on the school's record board, as his time of 18:14 makes him the 5th fastest Chip boy all-time on their home course behind MHS.

The Chip girls had some outstanding times on their way to 3rd place.  Annie Fuller continued her winning ways, taking her 4th straight race with a sophomore record time of 19:07.  Ashley Lindeman's 3rd place time of 20:11 was only 1 second off of Fuller's freshman record time, and it makes her the 3rd fast Chip girl on the home course.  Most of the runners, boys and girls, ran their fastest times ever at home, despite the nasty weather.

Ashley and Annie lead the way

Sophie and Courtney aren't far behind!

Tyla to the finish!

The Chips run next Saturday at Manistee National.  Pictures are courtesy of the Manistee News Advocate.

Complete results here

Pictures from MNA