Race Course Maps!

I've had a lot of inquiries from first time runners as to where and what the race course is for the Firecracker 5K. Try these links:

5K Map: http://tinyurl.com/2alxxap
1K Map: http://tinyurl.com/24ec2s6

Firecracker 5K race form

Early Registration is closed. You can still register for the race from 6:45-7:30 at Manistee High School on race day.

Manistee Firecracker 5K

5K Run/Walk & 1K Fun Run

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

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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 12^th St. Manistee, MI

Entry Fees:

5K - $20 by June 28th

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. 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% 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 Manistee area track programs and the construction of a new community. 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 12^th St. Manistee, MI, 49660

Name:____________________________________________ Gender: M / F Age(on July 3) ________

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

Phone Number ___________________________ e-mail ________________________________

Event: □ 1K Fun Run □ 5K Run □ 5K Walk

($10)* ($20)* ($20)* *Add $5 after June 28^th

T-Shirt Size: □ S □ M □ L □ XL □ XXL (add $2) □ Youth S □ 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.

(this form may be duplicated)

H.A.M it Up 5K - May 15, 2010

Results from the 2nd annual HAM it Up 5K - 5-15-10

Overall Male: Jarret Deisch			17:57
Overall Female: Kelly Schubert			21:09
12-under	Male
1	Kirk	Myers	25:55
2	Devin	Tolin	32:24
3	Ethan	Crooks	36:30
12-under	Female
1	Ashley	Lindeman	25:02
2	Breanna	Fink	36:21
3	Leah	Crooks	36:30
4	Mikaela	Kolk	39:05
5	Michaela	Nielsen	39:12
6	McKenzie	Nielsen	48:19
13-19	Male
1	Zach	Reau	21:10
2	Lane	Gancarz	22:10
3	Jesse	Kelly	23:02
4	Nolan	Gunia	25:50
5	Alex	Lindeman	26:54
13-19	Female
1	Alexis	Miller	42:04
20-29	Male
20-29	Female
1	Melissa	Alexander	25:18
2	Amanda	Clemons	30:11
3	Bridget	Dontz	33:24
4	Michele	Barry	42:05
5	Carrie	Fenner	52:35
30-39	Male
1	James	Fink	20:25
2	Benj	Ecker	22:24
3	Shaun	Anchak	27:15
4	Kevin	Postma	29:02
5	Robert	Robles	30:11
6	Chris	Myers	32:03
7	Steven	Crooks	36:30
8	Michael	Nielsen	48:22
30-39	Female
1	Marian	Fuller	22:32
2	Amanda	Lang	24:56
3	Linda	Reau	26:16
4	Sara	Zeller	27:52
5	Brooke	Kohler	30:30
6	Stephanie	Neider	30:46
7	Kate	Thomsen	31:34
8	Bonnie	Anchak	31:55
9	Shelly	VanVoorst	32:32
10	Erin	Swiatlowski	33:29
11	Chris	Harper	33:58
12	Jessica	Stege	42:04
13	Kelly	White	47:25
14	Karen	Close	47:25
40-49	Male
1	Andy	Riemer	19:57
2	Todd	Henrickson	22:41
3	Phil	Guzikowski	23:31
4	Greg	Sheffield	25:39
5	Eric	Ross	27:53
40-49	Female
1	Rita	McCann	26:18
2	Kristen	Willis	30:47
3	Coleen	Davis	32:38
4	Kris	Johnson	33:03
5	Wendy	McClellan	39:01
6	Lisa	Fragomeli	41:07
7	Tamara	Nummerdor	42:56
8	Michelle	Lindeman	47:25
9	Kelly	Barch	47:26
10	Lucinda	Couturier	48:51
11	Stacy	Marcellus	48:55
12	Connie	Knudsen	52:36
50+up	Male
1	David	Maclean	18:09
2	Dan	Newman	27:01
3	Rich	Barch	39:15
50+up	Female
1	Sheila	Brunner	24:09
2	Julie	Raymond	26:29
3	Sue	Straley	30:33
4	Sharon	Sawdo	37:27
5	Terri	Johnson	40:06
6	Nancy	Stuart	40:07
7	Tina	Gilles	45:49
8	Faith	Richardson	46:12
9	Mary Kay	Gould	48:54
10	Roxanne	Rowley	54:22

Firecracker 5K coming

Registration is open for the Manistee Firecracker 5K this July 3rd! Register online at Active.com. More information will be coming!

Manistee Track Results

Looking for statistics on your favorite Manistee High / MCC athletes this track season? Check out http://tinyurl.com/25ot677 for results and best efforts for the Chippesabers thus far!

Spring / Summer races in Manistee

The race date for two upcoming 5K runs have been announced. On Saturday, May 15 at 9 am, the H.A.M. (Healthy Active Manistee) 5K run will take place, while on Saturday, July 3rd, the Asics Firecracker 5K will have it's annual 5K run, 5K walk, and 1K fun run, starting at 8 am. Both races start and finish at Manistee High School (525 12th St.) and proceeds from each support the Manistee Track Fund. Race forms will be available soon!

Track Season Approaches!

A new MHS track season is just around the corner. Coaches Eric Thuemmel and Sam Joseph are looking forward to a great season! Below is a preliminary schedule of meets - stay tuned for the inevitable changes!

Mon, March 15 - Practice begins
Wed, March 24 - @CMU Indoor Meet (boys and girls)
Thur, Apr 8 - @Brethren (Quad) CANCELED
Thur, Apr 15 - @Hart (Dual)
Sat, Apr 17 - @Morley Stanwood - Mohawk Relays
Tues, Apr 20 - @Pine River (Quad)
Thur, Apr 22 - @Benzie Central Invitational
Tues, Apr 27 - @Benzie Central (Quad)
Sat, May 1 - @Brethren Invitational
Mon, May 3 - @Musk Hts (Tri)
Fri, May 7 - @TCC - Ken Bell Invitational CANCELED
Tues, May 11 - @Elk Rapids HS (Quad) CANCELED
FRI, May 14 - @Suttons Bay - Garland Relays
Tues, May 18 - @BENZIE JV MEET
Tues, May 18 - @Onekama (Quad) - CANCELED
Fri , May 21 - Regionals @ Cadillac
Tues, May 25 - County Meet @ Brethren
Sat, June 5 - State Finals @ Zeeland

BOLD INDICATES CHANGES MADE IN THE SCHEDULE - WHAT A CRAZY SEASON!