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Tommy Coveleski 5K reflects strong Rehoboth Beach connections

The start of the Tommy C 5K. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS
Dave Frederick
October 31, 2024

Ten of the top 22 runners listed Rehoboth Beach as their city of residence for the 11th annual Tommy Coveleski 5K held Oct. 19, at Thompson Island Brewing Company. The race was sponsored by Sussex Consortium and Rylie’s Smile Foundation.

Max Coveleski, 34, was the overall winner in 20:12. He was followed by masters winner Rob Thomson, 42, in 20:44. 

Saorla Hefferan, 25, was the overall women’s winner in 25:58. Vivian Bush, 57, won the female masters race in 29:51. 

The RBP lifeguard connection of TR Marshall, 39, 23:34; Bryan Bowles, 53, 24:06; and Josh Coveleski, 39, 24:27, placed seventh through ninth.  

There were 62 recorded times for runners, plus a competitive 5K walk, while another large group elected the one-mile, non-competitive walk. 

The next Races2Run beach event is the Rylie’s Smile Turkey Escape 5K and 1-Miler Thursday, Nov. 28, in Lewes. 

 

Kids race to a frantic finish.
Lily Barnett does the one-mile walk.
Rob Thomson, 42, wins the masters race in 20:44.
TR Marshall V runs to a time of 23:34.
Bryan Bowles crosses the finish line in 24:06.
Josh Coveleski clocks a time of 24:27.
Saorla Hefferan wins the women’s race in 25:58.
Jeff Jablon, aka The Big Jablonski, runs 27:57 to win the 40-49 age group.
Ginger Shaud, 27, runs 29:31 to win the 19-29 age group.
Vivian Bush wins the female masters title in 29:51.
Pete and Staci Coveleski cruise to an easy 34:22.
Jason and Debbie Giles head to the finish.
Thad Zimmer and Denise Allen are walkers and talkers.
Chelsea Bristowe and Jacki Dmiterchik smile for the camera.

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