Manistee Firecracker 5K 2012

Get ready for the best Manistee Firecracker 5K ever this summer!  This year's race, held during the annual Manistee Forest Festival, takes place Saturday, July 7th, beginning with the 1K fun run at 8:00 am and the 5K run/walk following at 8:15.  Starting at Manistee High School, run through quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods to Manistee's newly remodeled 1st St. Beach waterfront on newly paved streets.  You'll be sure to run your fastest time of the year!

Race entry includes a specially designed T-shirt.  Trophies will be awarded to the top overall finishers in the run/walk as well as for the top masters (over 40).  Also 3 age-group medals for each of 15 different age categories in the run/walk will be awarded, while every finisher in the fun run gets a medal!  

The annual race is organized by the Manistee Track & Field and Cross-Country teams, with all proceeds supporting their programs.
 
You can register in several ways:

Online through Michianatiming

Printable race form  - through mail

HAM it Up 5K 2012 Results

Over 50 runners and walkers enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather to participate in the 2012 HAM it Up 5K, kicking off Healthy, Active, Manistee Week.  Nick Veine of Manistee was the first finisher in 18:54, while Kayleigh Shillinger of Ludington was the first woman in 20:59.

Complete results here.

HAM it Up 5K 2012

The HAM it Up 5K returns May 19th, 2012 at 9am. This fun run / walk takes place at Manistee High School and supports the MHS track fund!

Click for a registration form.

Spring / Summer racing heats up

The H.A.M. it Up 5K (May 19th) and the Manistee Firecracker 5K (July 7th) will return again this year. Complete details will be forthcoming. Watch this space for more information!

Indoor track heats up for Chips

With the start of the 2012 track season just weeks away, a few Chips had the chance to run at the GVSU indoor meet this past weekend, part of the MITS indoor track series.

Kelly Schubert got to run in the first elite mile indoor race ever, taking 8th place (5:03) against a field that included 6 of the top 12 times run in the NATION so far this year! The CMU-bound runner also took 2nd in the 3200M run with a PR of 11:03. She will run in the indoor track state finals this weekend at Eastern Michigan.

Junior Courtney Stefanski also turned in some great times, including a PR in the 60M High Hurdles (11.6). Great job runners!

Pictures courtesy of Gazelle Sports.

Winter Running Opportunities 2012

We finally have snow on the ground in the Manistee area - just in time for the new year. Several area runners rang in the new year at the Resolution Run in Ludington on New Year's Eve - congratulations to Kelly Schubert for 1st place in the women's division! Here's some races in the Manistee vicinity to keep you active this winter:

Sub-Zero 5K - Onekama, January 14th

Traverse City Frozen Foot Race 5 Mile - January 21st

Snowshoe Stampede - Feb. 4th, Manistee National

Pleasant Valley Community Center Fire & Ice 5K - Arcadia, Feb. 4th

Chippewa Challenge Indoor Triathlon - February 18th, CMU.

John Phillips, former Manistee HS track captain, is the president of the triathlon club at Central and would love to have some local support!

Frankfort "Shiver by the River" 5K - Feb. 18th

Good luck staying in shape this winter!

Jingle Bell Jog 2011 - Results

Despite steady rain, a nice crowd of around 90 walkers and runners took to the streets of Manistee to compete in the 4th annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K on Saturday December 3rd.

"Abe Bominable" (John Lipa) was the first man while Kelly Schubert was the first woman to finish the 5K run. Ed Zimmerman and Marilyn Gross were the top walkers. Thanks to all who participated and especially thanks to all our sponsors!

Pictures courtesy of the News Advocate.

Sponsors were:

Lisa Fragomeli

Sports Ink

Morton Salt

West Shore Bank

Watson's Manistee Chrysler

Parkdale Animal Hopsital

Hogan Plumbing

Boehm & Hybza Chiropractic

Super 8 of Manistee

Snyder Shoes

Linke's Boyd Shop

Linke's Lumber

Olson Lumber Co.

Veach & Allen Optometry

Mary Sturdevant Agency - State Farm

Herbert Funeral Home

Bill's Place of Stronach

Yates Chevrolet, Inc

Coldwell Banker

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Boyer's Agency

Seng Marina

Mary Jo Solwold

Ed & Marge Grabowski

Paul & Sherri Wehrmeister

Cindy Swan-Eagan

Complete results here!