Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Firecracker 5K Race Map 2009

Manistee Firecracker 5K race info

Manistee Firecracker 5K
5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run
Sunday, July 5th, 2009


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Start times:
8:00 a.m. – 1K fun run
8:15 a.m. – 5K run/walk

Place:
Manistee High School
525 12th St. Manistee, MI

Entry Fees:
5K - $20 by June 30th
1K fun run - $10
Race Day Registration
5K - $25 / 1K - $15

Course:
The rolling 5K course enjoys a scenic loop through some of our neighborhoods and a view of the beach, all starting and finishing at Manistee High School.

Packet Pick-up and Race Day Registration:
6:45 to 7:30 a.m.

Awards:
Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following the 5K race. Finish timing will be handled by Miller Race Management, Bay City.
Categories:
• Overall First Place 5K runners Male and Female
• Overall Male and Female Masters (40+) division
• Top 3 Male & Female in each age group get awards
• Walkers – Top 5 Males and Females overall
• Fun Run awards to top 5 boys and girls finishers 12 and under
• All fun runners get a medal!

Age Divisions:
There will be 15 age group categories for men and women in the 5K run: 10-under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+ up

T-Shirts:
All entrants receive a 100% white cotton specially designed T-shirt. Sizes are NOT guaranteed to late registrants. Shirts can be picked up the day of the race at the packet pick-up.

Donations:
Proceeds from the race support the construction of a new community track and for the Manistee area track teams. If you would like to pledge an additional amount above your entry fee, it would be greatly appreciated and can be tax deductible.

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Send Entry Form with Check Payable to:
Firecracker 5K Run c/o Manistee Area Public Schools, 525 12th St. Manistee, MI, 49660

Name:____________________________________________

Gender: M / F Age(on July 5) ________

Address:______________________________ City:______________ State:_____ Zip: _______

Phone Number ___________________________

Event: □ 1K Fun Run □ 5K Run □ 5K Walk
($10)* ($20)* ($20)*
*Add $5 after June 30th
T-Shirt Size: □ S □ M □ L □ XL □ XXL add $2) □ Youth M □ Youth L


Additional Donation Amount _________ Total enclosed _________

Release form: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I understand that traffic will be controlled but I am ultimately responsible for my own safety. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Manistee Area Public Schools, National Forest Festival officials, volunteers, all city, county, and state governments, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event.


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Signature Date Parent’s Signature if entrant is under 18 yrs. (in addition to child’s signature)
(this form may be duplicated)

Manistee Firecracker 5K race online registration

Online registration is closed for this year as of July 1st 2009. Late Registration takes place race morning from 6:30-7:45 am.