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424 get dirty at annual mud run

Todd Wise of Greenwood leads the mens group of runners into the first of countless mud pits along the course of the second annual Quest Fitness Mud Run in Milton April 29. BY NICK ROTH
Nick Roth
April 30, 2012
Aleah Jumarally reaches the peak of a dirt mound as Izzy Wharton of Millsboro, left, and Sara Hague of Ellendale make their way up. BY NICK ROTH
Runners in the men's division get off the start line. BY NICK ROTH
Izzy Wharton of Millsboro wades her way toward the finish line. BY NICK ROTH
Andrew Parsell of Lewes, left, and Hudson Keller of Lewes make their way through a mud pond. BY NICK ROTH
Jennie Beauchamp of Bishopville, Md., nears the finish line. BY NICK ROTH
Michael Swift slides into a pond toward the end of the course. BY NICK ROTH
Shown are (l-r) Casey Strohmeyer, Daniel Gleeson and Corey Strohmeyer as they approach an obstacle. BY NICK ROTH
Marc Johnson of Lewes, left, and Gwen Aboutboul of Rehoboth Beach are neck and neck in the Army crawl obstacle. BY NICK ROTH
The Muddy Duckerz team makes their way over the first obstacle of the race. BY NICK ROTH

The second annual Quest Fitness Mud Run drew 424 people who were more than willing to get a little dirty. The event, held west of Milton, took runners on a 3.5-mile course that featured a number of muddy obstacles. Enos Benbow of Georgetown was the overall winner with a time of 24:29. Sam Hete of Rehoboth Beach finished just behind at 24:40. Mary Beth Evans of Rehoboth Beach was the women's overall winner with a time of 31:55. For complete results, visit www.seashorestriders.com.

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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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