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Boo-Que 5K takes runners over IR bridge

Andrisani tackles elevation changes to win in 17:40
Robert Fitzgerald, 62, of Millsboro leads a pack of runners down the Indian River Inlet bridge at the Boo-Que 5K Oct. 21. Fitzgerald won his age group with a time of 23:02. NICK ROTH PHOTOS
Nick Roth
October 25, 2017
More than 250 runners took part in a unique 5K that took them over the Indian River Inlet bridge and back.
Race winner Joey Andrisani, 35, of Wilmington stays a few steps ahead of Martin Rodriguez early in the race.
Second-place finisher Martin Rodriguez of Selbyville takes part in the picturesque race.
CJ Donohue, 24, of Ridgefield, Conn., won his age group and finished fourth overall with a time of 21:44.
Ryan Gagnon, 24, of Saddle River, N.J., cruises down the bridge toward the final stretch. He finished fifth overall in 21:52.
Emily Trout, 14, of Ocean View wins the female race with a time of 22:58. She also finished seventh overall.
David Wood, 50, Annandale, Va., wins his age group with a time of 22:00.
Melanie Heald, 22, of Millville wins her age group and finishes 11th overall with a time of 23:16.
Neal Rice, 41, of Manheim, Pa., eyes the finish line.
Gabriel Clark, 13, of Ocean View stays ahead of Marc Van Gestel of Washington, D.C.
Judy Greenholt of Frankford gets into the Halloween spirit.
The dynamic duo of Jeff Warner and Danielle Lehman, both of Rehoboth Beach, ran the 5K as Batman and Robin.

The Boo-Que 5K run at the Indian River Inlet was one of the more unique and picturesque races in the Cape Region. 

The course took 214 runners over the bridge to the north side. After winding through the marina and campground, runners ran back across the bridge, where they finished along the water. The race added rare elevation changes into the mix, as runners had to climb to the crown of the bridge deck from both sides.

Familiar faces battled for the top spot, but it was Joey Andrisani, 35, of Wilmington who pushed out to an early lead and never relinquished it, registering a time of 17:40 to win the race. Martin Rodriguez, 35, of Selbyville was second overall in 18:24. 

Rounding out the top 10 were Lars Seufert of Media, Pa., in 20:09; CJ Donohue of Ridgefield, Conn., in 21:44; Ryan Gagnon of Saddle River, N.J., 21:52; David Wood of Annandale, Va., in 22:00; women’s race winner Emily Trout, 14, of Ocean View in 22:58; Robert Fitzgerald of Millsboro in 23:02; Stephen Sushko of Media, Pa., in 23:07; and Christian Clark of Ocean View in 23:11. 

Following Trout to the finish line in the women’s race were Melaney Heald of Millville in 23:16; Elizabeth van Gestel of Washington, D.C., in 24:52; Jo-Ellen Seufert of Media, Pa., in 25:03; Mary Rice of Manheim, Pa., 25:14; and Clarissa McIntyre of Alexandria, Va., in 25:17. 

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Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams. 

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