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Northbeach College Day 5K brings 368 runners to Dewey

The Northbeach College Day 5K drew 368 runners to Dewey Beach July 28. The event was won by Enos Benbow of Georgetown in 16:47. BY NICK ROTH
August 1, 2012
Race winner Enos Benbow of Georgetown rounds the final corner with runner-up finisher Tom Parlapiano of Wayne, Pa., on his heels. BY NICK ROTH
Joseph Andrisani of Hockessin approaches the three-mile mark of the race. He finished fifth overall with a time of 18:20. BY NICK ROTH
Amanda Meade leads a pack of runners toward the finish line including (l-r) Meryl Ludwig of Mount Airy, Md.; Terry Gricher of Bethany Beach; and Susan Dunn of Laurel. BY NICK ROTH
What time is it? BY NICK ROTH
Rick Wood of Salisbury, Md., rounds the final corner. BY NICK ROTH
Katie Metcalf of Dallas, Pa., is all smiles as the end of the race nears. BY NICK ROTH
Jeanne Knowles of Hockessin finished in a time of 21:33. BY NICK ROTH
Fred Jalot of Wilmington wore his Duke shirt for the College Day race. BY NICK ROTH
Steven Wheeler of Still Pond, Md., finished 10th overall with a time of 19:21. BY NICK ROTH
Sarah Mandes of Arlington, Va., was the women's overall winner with a time of 19:06. BY NICK ROTH

The winner of the 11th annual Northbeach College Day 5K wasn't determined halfway through the 3.1-mile course, but in the final 100 meters. Enos Benbow and Tom Parlapiano rounded the final corner shoulder to shoulder. Parlapiano turned on the jets, but Benbow had enough left in the tank to overtake him and claim the top prize.

"I really enjoy the competition when someone is right on me. because it forces me to push more instead of taking a more measly jog," said Benbow. "That gives me the extra drive to rise a little bit more."

Benbow said Parlapiano tucked in behind him just before the 1-mile marker and stayed with him until the end. Benbow wasn't aware Parlapiano was behind him until he peeked over his shoulder on the last turn.

Benbow has won all Seven Sisters events he has entered and uses the 5K as speedwork for his upcoming Chicago Marathon.

On a hot and humid morning, the event drew 368 participants. Many wore their college colors and were part of beach house teams.

Sarah Mandes, 34, of Arlington, Va., won the women's title in 19:06, finishing sixth overall. Runner-up was Tara Cavaselis, 35, of Wilmington, in 19:50. The masters competition was won by 49-year-old Jeff Smith from Camp Hill, Pa., finishing ninth overall in 19:14.

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