Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 2017 Results!

Perfect weather for a great race!  Sunny and 40's - and did we see a few shirtless runners today?

Over 150 runners and walkers completed the 2017 Jingle Bell Jog 5K on December 2nd.  Top male runner was Brett Schlaff (18:42), breaking a 7-year winning streak held by John Lipa (aka Buddy Elf, aka Chris K Ringle, aka Ginger Breadman, aka Clark Griswold.)  Lipa took 2nd this year in 19:10.  Noelle Fink defending her women's title, finishing in 21:18, finishing ahead of Sheena Northrup (21:30) and Denny Calling (21:50.)  Kris Willick (42:45) and Jim Berish (49:06) were the top walkers.

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors, led by the contributions of our "Jingle Bell General" Lisa Fragomeli, over $2000 was raised for the Manistee Cross-Country teams.  This money will go to pay for new warm-ups and help cover the cost for trips to large invitationals.

Results by Age Group

Results by Gender


More to come .....

Jingle Bell Jog 2017 - 'tis the season!

Another Jingle Bell Jog 5K run/walk is fast approaching!  The annual race to support the Manistee Area Schools cross-country teams will be Dec. 2nd.  

The race is held through the streets and picturesque neighborhoods of historic Manistee – during the Victorian Sleighbell & Old Christmas Weekend Celebration.

Race forms found here

2017 Manistee XC season approaches

The 2017 Chippewa XC season will be starting soon.  First day of practice for the HS team is August 9th, while the MS starts practice on Aug 21st.

Tentative meet schedules for each team are as follows :

Manistee MS

Thu, Sep 7 

Leanna Geers Scottville Cross Country Invitational

Sat, Sep 16 

Briggs True Value Ludington Cross Country Invitational

Thu, Sep 21 

Kingsley Invitational

Tue, Sep 26 

Lakes 8 Jamboree at Muskegon Catholic

Sat, Sep 30 

Warrior Middle School Invitational

Tue, Oct 3 

Lakes 8 Jamboree at WMC

Thu, Oct 12 

Chris Grabowski Memorial Invitational - Home

Tue, Oct 17 

Lakes 8 Conference Championship at Orchard View

Sat, Oct 21 

Manistee National Invite

Manistee Varsity

Mon, Aug 21 

Muskegon OV Cardinal Invitational 

Sat, Aug 26 

Benzie Central Pete Moss Invitational

Thu, Aug 31 

HOKA ONE ONE Postal Nationals - Trails and Bales 2 Miler 

Thu, Sep 7 

Leanna Geers Scottville Cross Country Invitational Geers

Fri, Sep 15 

2017 MSU Spartan Invitational

Sat, Sep 16 

Briggs True Value Ludington Cross Country Invitational

Thu, Sep 21 

Kingsley Invitational

Tue, Sep 26 

Lakes 8 Jamboree at Muskegon Catholic

Tue, Oct 3      Lakes 8 Jamboree #2 at Western Michigan Christian

Sat, Oct 7 

Portage Invite

Thu, Oct 12 

Chris Grabowski Memorial Invitational - Home

Tue, Oct 17 

Lakes 8 Conference Championship at Orchard View

Sat, Oct 21 

Manistee National Invite

Sat, Oct 28 

MHSAA LP Region 20-3 at Benzie