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Third annual Cape Gazette 5K is fast and fun
Runners get pumped for the third annual Cape Gazette 5K at the Run & Fun Fest. DAN COOK PHOTOS
May 20, 2025
A 5K kicked off the third annual Cape Gazette Run & Fun Fest May 10, taking runners from Nassau Commons near Lewes out onto the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail and back. Following the race, runners and family members could enjoy a day of food trucks, bouncy obstacle courses, petting zoo, pickleball, live music, beer garden and more. All proceeds benefit the Harry K Foundation.
Jonathan Murphy of Salisbury, Md., won the race in 17:13.4. Mary Casey took first in the women’s race in 19:47.0.
Matt Sparacino of Harrington won the male masters division with a time of 18:16.3.
Runners catch up on the local news before the race begins.
Cape Gazette Publisher Chris Rausch blows the horn to begin the Cape Gazette 5K at the Run & Fun Fest.
Jonathan Murphy of Salisbury, Md., wins the third annual Cape Gazette 5K with a time of 17:13.4.
Mary Casey wins the women’s category in 19:47.0.
Matt Sparacino of Harrington takes first in the masters division with a time of 18:16.3.
Harry K board members Alice Rausch, left, and Dr. Uday Jani share a moment at the end of the 5K.
Drew Medd of Fairfax, Va., takes second in the 20-29 age group in 20:59.1.
Melissa Wiley of Ocean City, Md., places first in the women’s 30-39 age group in 21:49.6.
Alice Rausch and Katherine Kershaw run to the finish together.
Adriana Abell of Laplata, Md., finishes with a time of 33:07.2.
Alexis Mears of Lewes finishes in 28:33.3.
Rick Hughes finishes first in the 50-59 age group in 19:44.2.
Caroline Rausch, 10, smiles as she runs past her father Chris and finishes in 39:15.3.
Alejandro Dominguez of Lewes finishes in 20:46.1.
Steve Spence finishes the race in 22:55.3.
Robbie Mears crosses the line in 22:30.
Rob Dobak skitters across the finish in 28:31.1.
Hattie Burkey logs a time of 29:28.9.
