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Tunnel to Towers race draws 400 participants

Firefighters, fully loaded down, run the race to honor Stephen Siller
The Tunnel to Towers race starts off at Fort Miles inside Cape Henlopen State Park. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS
Dave Frederick
September 22, 2021

The third annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 3.43-mile run was held Sept. 19, starting and finishing at Fort Miles inside Cape Henlopen State Park. 

A bald eagle sat in a tree overlooking the opening ceremonies. A total of 307 registered runners completed the distance, including many firefighters in full equipment. 

Ryan Eldredge, 33, of Mount Joy, Pa., was the overall winner in 23:20. Abigail Eldredge, 32, of Mount Joy was 10th overall and fastest female in 26:34. 

Chris Stanley, 52, won the male masters in 25:16, while Kathleen York won the female masters in 28:34.

The 13-and-under combined male and female division had 29 participants, with Easton Tuck, 10, of Chestertown, Md., the fastest male and Kinsley Cunningham, 7, of Chestertown the fastest female. 

A complete listing of expanded results can be found at seashorestriders.com.  

 

Flags fly as the Color Guard stands at attention.
Early flight of runners.
James Goldlust carries a race banner.
Kevin Neill, a 6-foot-8 flag carrier.
Ryan Eldredge wins the race.
Chris Stanley wins the masters race.
Abigail Eldredge takes the women’s championship.
Cape grad Katie Couchman crosses the finish line.
Jamel Howard pushes through the finish line.
Cece Cardano and Joanne Senft head to the finish line at Fort Miles.
Lauren Oreskovich crosses the line.
Matty Lammers and Casey Garwood are part of Team GMC.
Richard Rahilly finishes the race in full gear.
Ryan Peters and Aidan Gause are not new to running in firefighter gear.
Amanda Peters heads to the finish line.
Drew Hunt is congratulated as he finishes.
Connor Anderson, Zoe Peters and Alex Repass scamper to the finish.
Nolan Richey leads a pack through Fort Miles.
Allen Jackson is escorted by Zoe Peters.
Louise Ballard is the wife of fallen DSP Cpl. Stephen Ballard.
A pack of runners leads a firefighter to the finish line.
Jason Stadler of Lewes completes the course.
Cape band members play at the race.
Kevin, Jocelyn and Ainsley Neill make their way to the finish line.
Getting by with a little help from a friend.
Shown are (l-r) Nicolas Hastings, Carlos Roman and Boone Percans.
Dennis Casey.
Yve Sturman.
The dog was disqualified for not walking.

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