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

Summer Races in the Manistee Area

Still looking for a summer 5K in the Manistee Area?  Here's a few you can check out in August:

8-3-19  Onekama Days 5K - Village Park, 9am

8-4-19 Copemish Days 5K - Cleon Township Hall, 9am

8-10-19 Stampede 5K Run - Ludington, W. Mi Fairgrounds, 8:30am

8-10-19 Run the Pier 5K - Manistee, North Channel Brewing, 8:30PM

8-31-19 High Bridge Hustle 5K - Brethren High School, 9am


The North Country Trail Half/Marathon/Ultra races are also taking place on August 24th and 25th but registration is full.  They love volunteers however - Udell Hills, between Manistee and Wellston.

Manistee Firecracker 5K 2019 Results

2019 5K Age Group Results

2019 5K Overall Results


We had a great turnout and perfect weather this year.  Thanks for running! 
The race wouldn't happen without our fantastic sponsors - please thank them for their continued support!
FAMILY FARE
PARKDALE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
DYNAMIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
SARA'S DOWNTOWN HAIR DESIGNS
UNITED STEEL WORKERS LOCAL #12585
CALLESEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DRS VEACH & ALLEN OPTOMETRY
SPORTS INK
LUCKY LIZARD AWARDS
MICHIANA TIMING

Thank you to all that volunteered to help make this a successful fundraiser for the Manistee Community Track!

Christopher Lewis took 1st with a time of 18:42.

Amelia Kashian was the first female in 20:45.

Paul Niedzielski was the 1st male masters (18:53) and Heidi Kelly took 1st female masters (22:16).

Enjoy these great pics from Raymond Advent, thanks for sharing them with us!