Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 2022 Results

Over 130 runners and walkers completed the 2022 Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K.  This year's race started and finished at the Tab Church Manistee, across from the city's historic fire station.  Ethan Dapice (18:33) and Ashley Lindeman (19:44), both of Manistee, were the overall winners, while Elizabeth Christy (42:21) and Todd Christy (42:22) were the top walkers.  

Thanks to all the competitors and sponsors of this race!  Proceeds go to Manistee Area Public Schools cross-country programs.

Overall Results

Results by Age Group

Ashley Lindeman and Ethan Dapice were the overall winners of the run.

Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K returns December 3rd, 2022

Get ready for the 2022 Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk!  The race will take place Saturday, December 3rd at 10am, part of the Manistee Old Victorian Sleighbell Weekend.  This year's race will start and finish at The Tabernacle Church, 77 Hancock St. 

The race is a fundraiser for the Manistee Public Schools Cross-Country teams.  Come on out and run through the streets of Manistee - costumes are allowed and encouraged.  

Online Registration is now open.  

 Link to online registration

Tentative course map

Printable race form

Firecracker 2022 was a Blast!

 

We had a great turnout for the 2022 Manistee Firecracker 5K Run/Walk!  Thanks to all that ran, walked, or volunteered.  All proceeds once again go to the Manistee Community Track.

Overall winners were Nathan Pavlik (17:15) and Ashley Lindeman (19:36), with Masters winners Scott Ursum (18:08) and Denny Capling (21:57).  

Link to Results

Thanks to Callesen Wealth Management for being the main sponsor of the race again this year!

Also thank you to our other sponsors:

Blarney Castle Oil & Propane

High-Tech Dental

Parkdale Veterinary Wellness Center

Heritage Farms

Dwelling Realty

Family Fare

Morton Salt

The Ramsdell Inn & TJ's Pub

Sports Ink

Lucky Lizard Awards

Manistee Firecracker 5K 2022 - July 2nd

 The Manistee Forest Festival's classic race, the Firecracker 5K, returns July 2nd, 2022.  Come out and celebrate at a fun, family friendly 5K that includes a loop of the beach and a great view of Lake Michigan!

Date:  July 2nd, 2022      5K Run/Walk (8:15AM) and 1K Fun Run (8:00AM)

Location - Manistee Middle/High School 525 12th Street

Registration (includes T-shirt!) $25 pre-register by June 25th, $30 on race day ($15/$20 for the Fun Run)

Supports the Manistee Area Community Track

Printable Registration Forms

Online Registration 

Course Map  (NOTE - Due to road construction, the race course may be slightly altered this year.)

Thank you to Callesen Wealth Management for making our race possible again this year!

We'd also like to thank all the sponsors of this year's race:

Blarney Castle Oil & Propane

High-Tech Dental

Parkdale Veterinary Wellness Center

Heritage Farms

Dwelling Realty

Family Fare

Morton Salt

The Ramsdell Inn & TJ's Pub

Sports Ink

Lucky Lizard Awards

                    

  

  

Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk 2021 Results

Over 160 runners and walkers came out for the 2021 edition of the Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec 4th, during the Old Victorian Sleighbell Weekend.  

Though seasonably cool and windy, the weather was clear and the streets dry for the 14th annual race.  

Overall winners of the run were Ethan Dapice (19:59) for the men and Ceci Postma (22:11) for the women.  Alexia Pierce (37:52) and David Pierce (37:53) were the top walkers.  

The race supports the Manistee Area Public Schools cross-country program. 

A huge thank you to all that competed or volunteered to help make the race so successful!  Thanks to our sponsors too, this race doesn't happen without you.  

Results - overall

Results - by age group

Registration open for Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K 2021

Registration is now open for the 2021 Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk.  This year marks the return of the Manistee Old Christmas / Sleighbell weekend, and with it, the Jingle Bell Jog returns to its previous course, starting from Kennedy Elementary School.  

Come join us for this annual festive event!  Whether you want to run one last fast race for the year, or you're celebrating with friends wearing your best holiday costumes, this is the place to be! 

All proceeds from the race go to benefit the Manistee Area Public Schools Cross-Country programs.  

Register Online

Printable Race Form

Course Map

Real life racing returns to the Manistee Firecracker 5K!

The Manistee Firecracker 5K Run/Walk returned to in person racing in 2021 with the biggest crowd of runners in a decade enjoying a perfect morning of competition!  

The overall male winner of the 5K, Ethan Dapice of Manistee, finished in 18:27, just 5 seconds ahead of runner-up Manistee HS sophomore Abdul Ghennewa.  Long time racer John Lipa of Manistee was the first Masters runner, taking 3rd overall in 18:36.  17 year old Lindsey Barry of Loveland, CO, was the first lady finisher with a time of 20:49, while the first lady Master runner was Manistee's Denny Capling in 21:45.  

Over 350 runners and walkers competed on Saturday, July 3rd, with all proceeds going to support the Manistee Area Community Track.  

Thanks to our sponsors!

Callesen Wealth Management

Parkdale Veterinary & Wellness Center

Blarney Castle Oil & Propane

High-Tech Dental

Family Fare

Ramsdell Inn & TJ's Pub

Sports Ink

Lucky Lizard Awards

 Age Group Results

Overall Results