The fourth annual Surf Bagel 5K and 10K combination swept through Lewes last Sunday morning, May 11, just before the storm swept through at Cape Henlopen High School. More than 100 runners competed in the event that was kicked off by 20 young mini-bagel runners dashing around the bus circle course.
The event was for young runners 12 years and under with all competitors promised a free bagel by starter and Surf Bagel owner Dave Vitella.

In the 5K event, Alec Faust of Cape Henlopen High School and Emily Ritter of Sussex Tech ran stride-for-stride for the final mile with Faust holding her off with a photo finish at the finish line as both runners were timed in 20:14. Both Faust and Ritter were presented with the overall championships. Peter Chiarelli won the male masters in 22:04 for third place, while Susan Craley won the female masters in 27:13 in 18th place overall.

In the featured 10K event, Georgetown’s Enos Benbow won his second in a row, outrunning buddy Breck Vanderwende by 35 seconds to cross the line in 35:14, while Vanderwende raced to a new personal best of 35:49.

Susan Dunn captured the overall female title crossing the line in 44:08.

Proceeds from the event benefit a scholarship for a child’s education at The Jefferson School in Georgetown. Special thanks to all the course and on-site volunteers, as well as sponsors of the event.

Surf Bagel 5K Results

Overall champions: Male - Alec Faust, 1, 20:14; Female - Emily Ritter, 2, 20:14

Masters champions: Male - Peter Chairelli, 3, 22:04; Female - Susan Craley, 18, 27:13

9 and under: 1. Keegan Pando, 23, 28:35; 2. Ben Bamforth, 25, 28:47; 3. Leo Hickey, 49, 38:42
1. Sarah Rambo, 21, 27:59; 2. Zoe Kelly, 22, 28:24; 3. Kira Vitella, 35, 32:55

10-13: 1. Dylan Varrato, 4, 22:19; 2. Jack Kelly, 6, 23:34; 3. Cole Anderson, 14, 26:03

20-29: 1. Wayne Thomas, 8, 24:07; 2. Beau Croll, 10, 24:39; 3. Travis Woodyard, 32, 31:33
1. Brittany Croll, 11, 24:57; 2. Stephanie Guida, 30, 29:06

30-39: 1. Duane France, 9, 24:18; 2. Chris Mile, 15, 26:41; 3. Marc Green, 17, 27:06
1. Kathy Kay, 12, 25:17; 2. Billie Jo Chiarelli, 16, 26:52; 3. Jen Reynolds, 19, 27:23

40-49: 1. Tim Willard, 5, 22:44; 2. Tony Varrato, 7, 23:35; 3. Dave Vitella, 36, 32:56
1. Susan Landis, 29, 29:05; 2. Michele Thomas, 33, 32:04; 3. Regina Lundeen, 40, 33:19

50-59: 1. Michael Guida, 13, 26:01; 2. Doug Morrow, 37, 32:58
1. M.E. Edge, 34, 32:25

60-69: 1. Ed Shirley, 42, 34:17
1. Jamie Wollard, 41, 34:08

70 and over: 1. Martha Johnson, 55, 58:39

Surf Bagel 10K Results

Overall champions: Male - Enos Benbow, 1, 35:14; Female - Susan Dunn, 13, 44:08

Masters champions: Male - Dave Lippiatt, 6, 41:13; Female - Margaret Colvin, 16, 46:16

29 and under: 1. Chris Martin, 3, 37:22; 2. Matt Dunn, 4, 38:44
1. Janna Krabill, 36, 55:05

30-39: 1. Breck Vanderwende, 2, 35:49; 2. Brent Miller, 5, 38:47; 3. Brendan Murray, 8, 42:31
1. Leigh Biggerman, 18, 47:40; 2. Sandra Frabizzio, 23, 51:07; 3. Meredith Simmons, 24, 51:11

40-49: 1. Chris Sinclair, 7, 42:11; 2. Bruce Clayton, 10, 43:09; 3. Mike Hitch, 11, 43:51
1. Mary Ann Sockriter, 27, 52:32; 2. Rita Regan, 29, 52:48; 3. Terry Sutton, 37, 55:41

50-59: 1. Rusty LaPorte, 12, 44:02; 2. Adrian Nakayama, 14, 45:05; 3. Jules Woodall, 21, 50:10
1. Arleen LaPorte, 32, 53:36; 2. Doris Hicks, 33, 54:24; 3. Betsy Tootell, 43, 1:01:03

60 and over: 1. Gene King, 19, 49:59; 2. Robert Wolhar, 20, 50:08; 3. Don Marvel, 22, 50:27

MASSER 5-MILER - The 15th annual Masser 5-Miler will kick off this year’s Seashore Strider Summer Racing Series with the event taking to the streets at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, May 25, from Cape Henlopen High School. The five mile event is one of two, 5-milers to be held this summer in the Seashore Strider Championship Series which is in its 18th year at the beach. The course may be redesigned due to the high school construction activity. Runners traveling to the event are encouraged to use the Kings Highway entrance to the high school.

Race day registration costs $20 and will begin at 6:30 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top three overall champions, master champions, as well as the top three in each age group.

In addition to the Masser 5-Mile, the USA Clydesdale & Filly Racing Federation Mid-Atlantic organization will be hosting the state Clydesdale & Filly 5-Mile Championship which will also begin at 7:30 a.m. All participants must weigh in at the registration area beginning at 6:30 a.m.

KIDS I DID IT RACES - Following the finish of the five-mile event, the annual Masser Kids’ I Did It races will be held beginning at 9 a.m. The following events will be held: the 25m diaper dash for youth 1-2 years, the 50m toddler trot for youth 3-4 years. There also will be two and three-lap races for the 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 age groups to wrap up the event. Participants are encouraged to register from 7:30-8 a.m. Follow signs from the front of the school to the registration area. The cost for the youth races is $6 which includes a T-shirt.

TCBY 10K Shiver Results

Overall champions: Male - Bennett Sweren, 1, 40:04; Female - Margaret Colvin, 5, 46:58

Masters champions: Ed Hood, 3, 43:33; Female - Sharyn Slick, 13, 57:57
19 and under: 1. Lori Berryhill, 10, 52:50

30-39: 1. Brendon Murray, 2, 43:11; 2. Marc Garlock, 11, 54:14; 3. Michael Williams, 12, 56:41
1. Meredith Simmons, 7, 51:26; 2. Nicole Catanzaro, 9, 51:46; 3. Jill Tucillo Russell, 16, 59:01

40-49: 1. Bob Hughes, 6, 48:00; 2. John Saulsbury, 14, 58:00
1. Debbie Green, 22, 1:08:22; 2. Kathleen O’Gara, 26, 1:15:48; 3. Rochelle Mooney, 28, 1:16:17

50-59: 1. Phil Williamson, 4, 46:22; 2. Jules Woodall, 8, 51:44; 3. Jim Marvin, 18, 59:42
1. Doris Hicks, 15, 58:08; 2. Amanda Falk, 24, 1:10:45

60-69: 1. Gene King, 17, 59:11; 2. Dennis Williams, 20, 1:06:23
1. Jamie Wollard, 25, 1:15:42

70 and over: 1. Dr. Lee Masser, 21, 1:06:24

UPCOMING RACES - Monday, May 26, 8 a.m. - Dewey Beach Liquors 5K at the Bottle & Cork, Dewey Beach; Saturday, May 31, 7:30 a.m. - Run for Danielle 5K at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes.