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Young guns dominate Run for the Buds 5K in Dewey

Quade Cummings, 16, wins overall title in 20:44
The start of the Run for the Buds 5K in Dewey Beach. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS
Dave Frederick
March 25, 2026

The Run for the Buds 5K in Dewey Beach saw 185 finishers March 22.

The event was a celebration weekend of World Down Syndrome Day, and it included lots of families, slow walkers and a few reluctant runners.

Quade Cummings, 16, a Caesar Rodney wrestler, was the overall winner in 20:44.

“The time is kinda slow to win a race but I’ll take it,” Cummings said. 

Melissa Wiley, 40, a nurse practitioner from Ocean City, Md., was second in 21:06. Charlie Zurakowski, 13, of Milton was third overall in 21:06.

Kevin Kornegay, 48, of Elkton, Md., was male masters winner in 21:13, while Teri Welsh, 58, of Milton was female masters winner in 23:23. 

Young guns running in the race included: Leo Veet, 10, seventh in 22:30, Roman Veet, 12, 18th in 24:37; Hudson Barefoot, 9, 21st in 25:14; and Annie Kilcur, 12, 33rd in 27:18.   

 

Race winner Quade Cummings rounds the turn and heads for home.
Charlie Zurakowski and Melissa Wiley eye the finish line.
Kevin Kornegay wins the masters race in 21:13.
Leo Veet, 10, crosses the finish line in 22:30.
Teri Welsh wins the female masters title in 23:23.
Hudson Barefoot, 9, logs a time of 25:14.
Annie Kilcur, 12, completes the course in 27:18.
Jack Murphy cruises to a time of 22:11.
Bevensky Augustine finishes the race in 29:02.
Leo Hunsberger is all smiles en route to a time of 35:51.

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