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If you are looking for a feel-good, mid-week run in June, please consider the 9th Annual B+ 5K Fighting Childhood Cancer on Wednesday, June 17th, at Salesianum School, 1801 N. Broom St. in Wilmington. Registration starts at 5 p.m. The race starts at 6:45 p.m. This is a family-friendly event with runners and walkers of all ages welcome. Plenty of free food. Extra cheers for cancer survivors.
Please also consider joining Leon’s Team, if you plan to run. Leon Huhn is the son of CRR Julie Brewer and a pediatric cancer survivor. He finished treatment earlier this year and hopes to take part in the festivities on June 17th.
In the half-marathon, CRR Natalie Rosenberg finished 68th overall (out of 1,159) in 1:41:50, placing 4th in her age group (25-29). CRR Dave Schultz just squeaked under two hours with a 1:59:37. Wife CRR Christine Schultz came in a few minutes later at 2:05:52.
CRR Keith Walter led the way for the few who ran the Broad Street Run this past Sunday in Philadelphia. His time was 1:06:42, a good 6:40/mile pace. CRR Shawn Alexander completed the 10-mile course in 1:18:14. Newark Deputy City Manager and CRR Andy Haines shaved some time off his previous best with a PR in 1:30:22. CRR Beverly Jackey, recipient of the new-runner shirt giveaway at the 2014 “
Retired UD biology professor and CRR Robert Hodson died of complications from pancreatic cancer on April 24.
Bob was one of the original Creek Road Runners from the 1980s. In part, his obituary read, “Bob’s hobbies included being a scout leader, bird watcher, horticulturist, conservationist, runner, and biker. Bob ran for several decades in White Clay Creek as part of multiple running clubs.” He will be missed.
The annual Trail Triple Crown races will start and finish at White Clay Creek State Park in Newark this Saturday, April 25, as listed below.
CreekRoadRunners.org 