Take the Firecracker 5K 2009 survey here: 2009 Feedback Survey
Thanks in advance!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Upcoming Races in the Manistee area
Here's a partial and tentative list of road races in the Manistee area for the remaining summer of 2009:
July 11 - Bear Lake Days Fun Run 5K
July 11 - Traverse City Cherry Festival 5K & 15K
July 18 - Kaleva Finnish Line 5K
July 18 - Frankfort Port City Run 5K
July 25 - Custer / Mason County Eastern Cross-Country 5K
July 25 - Arcadia Daze 5K
Aug. 1 - Traverse City Film Fest Costume 5K & Golden Mile
July 11 - Bear Lake Days Fun Run 5K
July 11 - Traverse City Cherry Festival 5K & 15K
July 18 - Kaleva Finnish Line 5K
July 18 - Frankfort Port City Run 5K
July 25 - Custer / Mason County Eastern Cross-Country 5K
July 25 - Arcadia Daze 5K
Aug. 1 - Traverse City Film Fest Costume 5K & Golden Mile
(see some cool race pictures from TC here: http://www.runmichigan.com/photogallery/09/costume5k_window.php?142 )
Aug. 2 - Copemish Days 5K
Aug. 8 - Onekama Days 5K
Aug. 8 - Crystal Lake Team Marathon (5 runners - 4x5 miles + 1x10K)
Aug. 12 - High School Cross-Country Practice begins!
If you know of any other races in the area, contact me at ethuemmel@manistee.org
Aug. 2 - Copemish Days 5K
Aug. 8 - Onekama Days 5K
Aug. 8 - Crystal Lake Team Marathon (5 runners - 4x5 miles + 1x10K)
Aug. 12 - High School Cross-Country Practice begins!
If you know of any other races in the area, contact me at ethuemmel@manistee.org
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Asics / Manistee Firecracker 5K Results
Results are up from the 2009 race for runners and walkers. Fun Run Results coming soon! Thanks to all who participated!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Race Day Almost Here!
The Asics / Manistee Firecracker 5K is almost here! Online Registration is closed, but it's not too late to register and run. Race day registration will take place on race day (Sunday July 5th) at Manistee High School from 6:30 until 7:45 am. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. The weather forecast looks perfect for running - cool and clear. Hope everyone can make it!
For those volunteering, we'll have set-up at MHS from 6-7:45 pm the night before the race. We need early morning volunteers race day in two shifts: 6:30 - 8:15 am and 7:45 - 9:30 am.
For those volunteering, we'll have set-up at MHS from 6-7:45 pm the night before the race. We need early morning volunteers race day in two shifts: 6:30 - 8:15 am and 7:45 - 9:30 am.
Tuesday, June 2, 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.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date Parent’s Signature if entrant is under 18 yrs. (in addition to child’s signature)
(this form may be duplicated)
5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
********************************
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.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
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