The 2017 edition of the Dogfish Dash 8K attracted nearly 2,500 people to Milton Sept. 24. Runners come from all over the country to run in this unique, off-centered event, as it takes participants from the Milton brewery and through the old Sussex town.
First back to the finish line was Sean Caskey of Dundalk, Md., in a time of 27:32. On his heels was Delmar cross country runner Austen Cave of Delmar in 27:46. Rounding out the top five were Patrick Boettcher of Newark in 28:09, Gar Bercury of Slippery Rock, Pa., in 28:20 and female winner Marina Orrson of Shavertown, Pa., in 28:25.
Behind Orrson were Emily Ritter of Millsboro in 30:17, Holly Smith of Rehoboth Beach in 31:39, Sara Ellis of Newark in 31:49 and Bethany Killmon of Bridgeville in 32:30.
Dogfish founder Sam Calagione ran the race in 54:36.
Find full results at www.seashorestriders.com.