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Dash for a Draft 5K raises funds for DSP mounted patrol

112 runners take part in inaugural event
Members of the Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol Unit volunteering at the event are in back (l-r) Nathan Klahr, Greg Earle, Joshua Dear, Alison Meadows, Juanita Huey, Tonya Widdoes and Terry Griffith. In front are Ray Box and Jon King. DAN COOK PHOTO
April 12, 2017
Kyle Delaney of Wilmington took first place overall with a time of 20:03.2. DAN COOK PHOTO
Erik Farinas took second overall with a time of 21:42.1. DAN COOK PHOTO
Ryelan Pavlik of Georgetown took third overall in 22:12.7. DAN COOK PHOTO
Jennifer Schwomeyer of O’Fallon, Ill., took top honors in the female group with a 22:58.3. DAN COOK PHOTO
Gary Fournier of Felton took eighth overall in 24:41.4. DAN COOK PHOTO
Former Delaware State Police Superintendent Robert Coupe placed 46th in 32:40.0. DAN COOK PHOTO
Tara Clark of Denton, Md., placed 42nd overall in 31:48.8. DAN COOK PHOTO
April Chestnut of Dover placed 25th with a time of 29:02.6. DAN COOK PHOTO
A group comes off the hill at Federal Street and Union Street. DAN COOK PHOTO
Elizabeth Shea (l-r), Susan Shea and Shannon Fowler enjoy making their way down Union Street. DAN COOK PHOTO
Racers turn the corner onto Front Street to start the Dash for a Draft 5K. DAN COOK PHOTO

The inaugural Dash for a Draft 5K supporting the Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol Unit was held April 8 at Irish Eyes Pub on Union Street in Milton, where 112 runners finished the event. Proceeds will go to the expenses for care and training equipment of the horses in this prestigious unit.

The DSPMPU is a nonprofit organization that enhances the traditional function of the Delaware State Police during public events and specialized patrol activities as well as paying formal respect to fallen comrades.

Awards were given to all male and female winners along with with the top three male and female finishers in 10 age categories 13 and under to 70 and over as well as the top three male and female walkers.

The DSPMPU thanks sponsors Irish Eyes, Waste Masters, Cabela’s, Delmarva Power, Brendon Warfel Construction, Taylor Marine, Reed Trucking, Sposato Landscaping, Tom Roman and Kimmel Carter Law Office, and NKS Distributors.

For full results go to http://www.races2run.com/results.

For more info on the Mounted Patrol Unit go to www.facebook.com/DelawareStatePoliceMountedPatrolUnitInc.

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