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Rylie’s Smile 5K attracts 79 runners and one giant rabbit
Mike Sewell overall winner of feel-good race
Rylie Maedler is happy to spread her message. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS
September 7, 2021
The sixth annual Rylie’s Dog Days of Summer 5K and Kiddie K attracted 79 runners, two politicians (Ernie and Pete), two therapy dogs and one giant therapy rabbit to American Legion Post 17 on Labor Day Monday.
Mike Sewell, 52, was the overall race winner in 18:40, holding off masters champion Jeff Smith, 59, of Wilmington, N.C.
Corey Reeves, 32, of Salisbury, Md., was sixth overall and the first woman, finishing in 21:44.
Joanne Senft, 51, was the winner of the women’s masters race with a time of 25:27.
The Rylie’s Smile Foundation focuses on bringing back smiles to sick children and their families. Rylie and her twin brother Gavin are 15-year-old sophomores at Cape Henlopen High School.
The start of the Rylie’s Dog Days of Summer 5K.
Runners leave the Legion and head east.
Therapy dogs may help to calm down relentlessly positive Sen. Ernie Lopez.
Mike Sewell wins the race with a time of 18:40.
Jeff Smith finishes second and wins the masters race in 18:45.
Women’s winner Corey Reeves breaks the banner in 21:44.
Mike Gallagher beats baby Axel Croll pushed by Beau 21:53 to 21:54.
Mike Mitchell crosses the line in 24:55.
Esther Martin and Carla Yngve finish the race.
Katharine Heesters eyes the finish line in 31:07.
The message is clear.
Rylie Maedler shares a smile with Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, left, and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach.
John Edwards and David Hentnick cross the line together.
Mike Mulligan, left, shares the road with Dan Catts, post commander and finance officer at American Legion Post 17.
Therapy Chocolate.
Cali Pennington, left, and Rylie Maedler are best buddies.
Therapy bunny checks out the course.
Labradoodle rocking a bandanna.
