Run to the Plunge raises funds

More than 700 participate in pre-plunge race

More than 700 runners and walkers took to the streets of Rehoboth Beach for the annual 5K Run to the Plunge. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Dan Cook

February 7, 2018

More than 700 men, women and children participated in the 5K Run to the Plunge Feb. 3 in Rehoboth Beach.

It was a tight race at the top of the leaderboard, as the first four runners all finished within 32 seconds of each other. Breaking the tape was 42-year-old Zach Chupa of Hockessin in 17:03. Right on his heels were Albert Norman, 18, a Sussex Central senior, in 17:12; female winner Marina Martino of Dallas, Pa., in 17:27; and John Martino of Dallas, Pa., in 17:34.

Rounding out the top 10 were Bill Farquhar in 18:03, Mike O’Rourke in 18:13, David Wiechecki and Greg Cauller in 18:36, Brock Waughen in 18:41 and David Marshall in 18:50.

A total of 17 runners broke the 20-minute mark.

Following Martino to the finish line in the women’s race were Meredith Grossman in 21:24, Paige Haley of Lewes in 21:36, Eileen Davis in 22:08 and Leanne Carson in 22:09.

To find full results, go to www.plungede.org/weekend-festival/5k-run-to-the-plunge.

More than 700 runners and walkers took to the streets of Rehoboth Beach for the annual 5K Run to the Plunge. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Tony Bowe from Milford placed 25th overall and second in his age group with a time of 22:14.

The first woman to finish was Marina Martino of Dallas with a time of 17:27.

Melissa Shulte, left, and Diane Frentzel from Middletown show who they are pulling for in the Super Bowl. They both ran 32:52.

Cape assistant volleyball coach Pam Coupe finishes with a smile. She ran a 33:14.

Jen Hagan from Milton ran a 31:32. She coaches the Unified basketball team at Cape.

The 5K Run to the Plunge stopped traffic as the participants made their way up Rehoboth Avenue.

Special Olympics athlete Elizabeth Nolan presents John Lingo of Jack Lingo Realtor with a plaque of appreciation for sponsoring the 5K Run to the Plunge.