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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
Dan Cook
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.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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