Results from 2020 Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K

Running in socially distanced groups of 25 of less, the 2020 Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K took place on December 19th under rainy, slushy conditions.  Despite the poor weather and pandemic restrictions, the race was a success and organizers were thrilled the race occurred in person.  

Benzie Central HS runners Mylie Kelly (19:11) and Hunter Jones (15:44) posted fantastic results as the runners with the fastest times on the day.  For the walkers, long time winner Ed Zimmerman (43:43) and Kris Johnson & Blythe O'Donnell (tying in 47:48!) had the fastest walking times.  

Overall Race Results

Age group prizes were not awarded this year, due to the staggered starting times and the desire to keep the finish area less crowded.  All participants got awesome finish medals and T-shirts. 

Age Group Results

Thanks for all of the fantastic volunteers from the Manistee HS Cross-Country team and from the Manistee Run Club! Also a huge thank-you to the Tabernacle Church-Manistee for allowing us to use your building as race headquarters this year.  Hopefully 2021 sees a return to normalcy.  

Also thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors!

The Tabernacle - Manistee

CC Jewelers of Manistee

Shelby State Bank

Lisa Fragomeli

Millennial Decor

Morton Salt

Taco ‘Bout It Mexican Fusion

Parkdale Animal Hospital

Diner 31

Bob’s Roofing Company, Inc.

Sadler Machine Tool Inc.

Family Fare

Water’s Edge Dentistry

Boyer Agency

Knizacky Insurance Agency

Backstage Hobbies & Games

Manistee Tire Service

TJ’s Pub & The Ramsdell Inn

Linke’s Body Shop, Inc.

Boehm Family Chiropractic

Manistee Recreation Association

Smith & Eddy - Healthcare Services

Smith & Eddy Insurance

Hogan Plumbing

Lighthouse Title Inc.

Watson’s Manistee Chrysler

You can’t buy love But you can rescue it

Victorian Car Port - Family Used Car Center

Nick & Mary Ann Wreschnig

The Fillmore of Manistee

Revive & Refresh Aesthetics LLC

Christa M Johnson, DC & Alec Johnson 

Kenny - Stella, Hannah, Elwood, Myrtle May

Judge Tom Brunner

Bob & Jane Sievert

Daryl Pieczynski

Coldwell Banker Professionals ALM

Kukla’s 

4Front Credit Union

Super 8 by Wyndham

Manistee Beverage

Simon

Gary Sielski

Kyle Thompson

Kendra Thompson

Mike Thompson

High-Tech Dental

Mika Meyers PLC

Linke Lumber Company

Jane Kedrowski

Northern Spice Company

Dennis & Susan Fischer

NU 2 U

The Swidorski Family

Duchon Insurance Inc.

Mary Sturdevant State Farm Insurance

Sam & Kay Miller

Yvonne Blattenberger

Corey Van Fleet

Mel & Linda Kruse

Tim & Jan Sapak

Mary Gleason

Rick & Karen Tetsworth

Bernie & Debbie Pieczynski

Aubrey Agee & Heidi Alcock

Jan Hopwood

Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K 2020 is a go (update 11-25-2020)!

The Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk is rescheduled for Saturday, December 19th, at 10am.  (Rescheduling due to new state restrictions on outdoor gatherings).  Come out and join us for this fun and healthy event!  Due to Covid regulations we'll have a few changes for safety purposes, but we're doing our best to have this annual fundraiser for the Manistee Cross-Country programs happen again this year.

New for 2020 - multiple start waves to reduce congestion at the start.  Please choose 5K Race if you normally run a 5K under 30 minutes, 5K Fun Run if you run 30 minutes or more, and 5K walk if you plan on being a race walker.  Remember you must walk every step of the race if you are in the walk division.

While we'll award overall runner and walker prizes, every finisher will get a special medal this year as we will not have an awards ceremony.  

New location and race-course for 2020 - we'll start at finish the Tabernacle Church - Manistee, located at 77 Hancock Street.

Each runner gets a specially designed race-shirt or knitted hat (shirt sizes not guaranteed after Dec. 11th.)  Please register online or mail in your entry prior to Dec. 11th.  Race day registration is still available but we're encouraging everyone to register in advance.  

Contact ethuemmel@manistee.org if you have questions about racing or sponsoring the race.

Register Online

Printable Race Form

Tentative Course Map

Start training now for Manistee Firecracker Virtual 5K 2020!

The 2020 version of the annual Manistee Firecracker 5K has been switched to a virtual race this year, for obvious reasons.  The original date was to be Saturday July 4th, 2020, at Manistee High School. Runners are now able to run the race at any time (or location) and submit their times.



















Here's how it works - run or walk a 5K on your own, or with a friend, anytime between now and July 4th, 2020.  If you live in Manistee, you can run on the traditional race course at any time of your choosing.  Or you can run 3.1 miles anywhere you want - just record your time! 

Finishers get a specially designed cotton race T-shirt (add $5 for a tech shirt) and a special for 2020 finisher's medal. Though we can't be together, please still help support the track & field teams for Manistee schools this summer! Registration is faster and cheaper online, or you can print out and mail a race form. Register through July 4th for $25.


REGISTER ONLINE

PRINTABLE RACE FORM

RACE MAP             VIDEO MAP

FINISHERS - SUBMIT TIMES HERE    (You have until July 18th, 2020 to complete your 5K)



Questions?  ethuemmel@manistee.org   OR 231-233-1433

Jingle Bell Jog 5K 2019 Results

Thanks to all who ran or walked!

Overall run winners were Ty-Knee Tim (aka John Lipa) 18:36 and Nicole Eves 21:37.  Walk winners were Ed Zimmerman 43:23 and Suzanne Smant 45:49.

Thanks to all our sponsors, including Shelby State Bank, USW Local 12585, and our Jingle Bell General, Lisa Fragomeli!

2019 5K Run/Walk Results

Pictures from this year's run (thank you Jim Witkowski!)

Jingle Bell Jog 2019 is coming!

Everyone's favorite winter race, the Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K, is fast approaching!  Race date this year is December 7th at 10am.

Once again we'll be running through the streets of Manistee to the sound of jingle bells.  Come ready to run a fast time, walk with friends, or wear a great holiday-themed outfit - it's a wonderful time for all!

We'll have our famous "ugly-sweater" long-sleeve T's for all participants.  Only $18 to pre-register by Thanksgiving - it's a fun time and a great fund-raiser for Manistee Cross-Country.  (Add $5 to register on race day, from 8:45-9:45am)

Unique medals are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category for the run, with medals to the top 5 overall male and female walkers.  Trophies to the overall winners.  Stay around afterward for hot chocolate and cookies!

Age divisions for the the run are – male and female: 10-under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+up. For the walk – male and female division only.

Contact ethuemmel@manistee.org if you have any questions.

NEW - online registration here

Printable Registration forms here

Course Map