Friday, July 9, 2010

Firecracker 2010 Photos / Results


Link to complete results at runmichigan.com : http://tinyurl.com/3265hl6

Thanks to all of our 2010 race sponsors!
Parkdale Animal Hospital
Callesen's & Associates
Dr Veach and Dr Allen Optometry
Sports Ink
Snyder's Shoes
Asics
Lisa Fragomeli

Enjoy some pictures from the 2010 Manistee Firecracker.








Upcoming Races in Manistee Area

For those of you who can't get enough road racing in the Manistee area, here's a helpful calendar of upcoming races!

July 10 - Bear Lake Days 5K
July 10 - Traverse City Cherry Festival 5K + 15K
July 17 - Frankfort Port City Run 5K
July 17 - Kaleva Days 5K
July 24 - Arcadia Daze 5K
July 31 - TC Film Fest Costume 5K (evening race)
Aug 7 - Onekama Days 5K
Aug 8 - Copemish Days 5K
Aug 14 - Crystal Lake Team Marathon
Aug 15 - Portage Lake Camp Triathalon
Aug 22 - Honor Coho Run
Aug 28 - Manistee Forest Trail Marathon and UltraMarathon
Sept 4 - Brethren Days 5K

Open runs also exist at the following Manistee-scheduled Cross Country Meets for fall 2010:
Sept 11 - Fremont
Sept 18 - Ludington
Oct 2 - Pine River
Oct 9 - Portage
Oct 23 - Manistee National



If you know of any others this summer, please contact me.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Firecracker Results / Pictures coming!

Happy 4th of July, and please be patient, we've got complete Firecracker 5K and 1K Fun Run results and pictures coming!


If you think you won a medal and couldn't stay to pick it up, contact me at ethuemmel@manistee.org or 231-233-1433 and I'll do my best to get it to you.

Thanks for everyone that came and ran and also everyone that helped out! It was a great race day 2010!

Friday, July 2, 2010

Race is Saturday!

The Manistee Firecracker 5K is this Saturday July 3rd at 8am! Runners and volunteers we'll see you there bright and early. Remember, registration workers need to be there from 6:30-8, while finish line workers need to be there from 7:45-9:30. Set up is Friday from 6-7pm.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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

Sunday, May 16, 2010

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 12th 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 12th 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 28th

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