Miss Utility 5K on Legion Road a great new venue
The third annual Miss Utility of Delmarva 5K left American Legion Road in Lewes Aug. 15, heading east before intersecting the state trail system. The new course is what runners call an out-and-back. Race Director Wayne Kursh said, “a great course, a perfect location, a lot of food and swag afterward. We are hoping the word gets out and next year we attract a big field of runners.”
Pete Rosembert, 41, won the race in 18:26. He was followed by Matt Sparacino, 43, who placed second in 18:31 and was first male masters runner.
Bethany Wright, 25, was third overall and first female in 20:39.
Jenifer Besten, 45, won the female masters title in 22:05. Her daughter Cameron Besten, 12, ran 28:01 to capture the 13-and-under title.
Mike Mitchell, 66, a regular on the local running scene, ran 24:59 on the heels of running a 7:15 mile at Maggie’s Mile Aug. 13.
Sixty-five runners completed the race.
Gayle Tadler, 27, of Lewes won her age group in 25:59. Candace Gaull, 33, won the 30-39 division in 28:47. Kelly Engstrom, 47, won the 40-49 group in 24:39. Joanne Senft, 51, won the 50-59 category in 25:21.
Normajane Davall, 70, ran 39:53 to win her age group. Quade Cumming, 11, of Milford won the 13-and-under male title in 24:49. Allan Engstrom, 16, and Miles Lanham, 15, both of Annandale, Va., placed atop the 14-18 division in 21:13.
Joe McGinley, 25, won the 19-29 group in 22:24. Beau Croll, 34, rolling with baby Axel and his stuffed monkey, won the 30-39 age group in 21:26.
In the 40-49 male grouping, the letter S was wild with Matt Sparacino in 18:31, Jesse Spampinato in 22:15, Nick Spadaccini in 26:20, and Juan Santander in 30:45. The 50-59 age group had all eight runners under 30 minutes, led by Bill Pilkington, 50, of Chantilly, Va., in 21:48.
The competitive 60-69 male group was won by Mike Piorkowski, 60, in 24:46, followed by Mike Mitchell, 66, in 24:59 and Alan Quillen, 66, in 26:57. The 70-and-over race was won by Woody Disharoon in 28:23, followed by Bill Erhart in 29:53.
The event benefited Construction Angels, which provides assistance to children and spouses left behind when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the job site. It has provided awareness to Dial 811 for Miss Utility before you go digging in the yard. It may save your life and prevent you from cutting off power, internet or cable.
The next Races2Run events are the Dewey Beach Patrol 5K Saturday, Aug. 28, and WaterMel Run 5K in Laurel Sunday, Aug. 29.
