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Results from the Delaware Distance Classic

27 Wednesday Oct 2021

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On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Pike Creek Valley Running Club continued a long-standing tradition by putting on its signature 15K Delaware Distance Classic (DDC) event. Three Creek Road Runners ran in the 15K.

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CRR Bill Rose finished the 9.3-mile course emanating from the Wilmington Riverfront in 1:07:14, coming in 42nd overall out of 141 runners and placing third among the 60-64 men, only a minute behind area standout and age-group peer Greg Cauller.

photo of Jim Bray running the 2021 Delaware Distance Classic

Taking second place among the 70-74s was 70-year-old CRR Doug Repetti, who completed the course in 1:22:06, placing 83rd overall.

In a rare local race appearance, triathlete CRR Bob Opila finished 95th in 1:26:00.

Pictured here sporting his circa 1990s CRR team shirt during the 5K DDC race is CRR Jim Bray, a former Delaware high school mile-record holder. He finished 29th overall and 2nd in the 60-69 age group in 31:43, demonstrating that he can still have some fun racing, even though he’s lost a little speed since high school (who hasn’t?).

Successful homecoming

19 Thursday Oct 2017

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photo of Bill RoseCRR Bill Rose led the way at the Blue Hens Homecoming 5K yesterday, finishing as the first masters runner and winning the 50-59 age group in 20:27. There were three other Creek Road Runners, among the many who competed, who each won his/her age division.

CRR Mark Deshon and CRR Jen Pyle dominated the 60-69s, with winning times of 22:36 and 30:12, respectively. CRR John Bishop, in a rare race appearance, won the 70-79 age group in 36:05.

CRR Anja Leefeldt took 2nd in the 40-49 age group with a 25:34, CRR Becky George took 2nd in the 50-59s with a 25:54, and CRR Bob Opila took 3rd among the 60-69s in 26:34.

Waffle Cone and Rock & Roll results

09 Wednesday Nov 2016

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Several Creek Road Runners enjoyed success over the past couple weekends of racing.

photo of Bruce Weberphoto of Bill RoseOn Sunday, October 30, at Caffé Gelato’s Waffle Cone Ten Miler on Creek Road, five runners took age group awards. CRR Bruce Weber finished 9th overall among the 344 participants and placed 1st in his age group (55-59) with a 1:05:59 (that’s 6:06 per mile!). Finishing 15th overall, CRR Bill Rose placed 2nd in the 55-59s in 1:09:06. Three others captured age-group 3rd place finishes: CRR Dan Weile (40-44) in 1:13:34, CRR David Coker (45-49) in 1:17:01, and CRR Bob Opila (60-64) in 1:38:24.

photo of Andrew Weberphoto of Dave SchultzAt the Newark Country Club on Saturday, November 5, CRR Andrew Weber won the Rock & Roll 5K outright in a nasty fast 17:43. Three other CRRs notched age-group wins: CRR Dave Schultz (50-59) covered the course in 24:03, photo of Becky Georgephoto of Doug RepettiCRR Becky George (50-59) ran a 25:20, and CRR Doug Repetti (60-69) turned in a 25:56. The husband-and-wife team of CRR Mary Braun (50-59) and CRR Rich Braun (50-59) took an age-group 2nd and 3rd, respectively, Rich finishing in 26:28 and Mary in 26:56.

16th annual run sees another record turnout

31 Wednesday Dec 2014

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Despite below-freezing temperatures, 24 hearty souls and one ready-for-a-long-run canine came out to participate in the 16th annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” trail run at the Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area’s Black Bridge Road parking lot on the last day of 2014.

This year was highlighted by, count ’em, 11 women—coming out in force to share this unique New Year’s Eve day experience for themselves—and a special appearance by self-appointed CEO CRR Matt Robinson. Special thanks to photographer Doug Baker, husband of CRR Diane Kukich, for taking so many good photos (sorry we only had room for a few).

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photo of participants in the 16th Annual “Wring Out the Old, Ring in the New” trail run

front row: Toby the dog, Kathy Corbitt (the “two”), Patrick Robinson, Rachel Strickland, Lawson Schultz (the “zero”), Christine Schultz, Diane Kukich, Bill Rose (the “one”), Bob Bennett, Becky George, and Mark Deshon; back row: Thomas Schumacher, Katie Holden, Dave Schultz, Mike Shay, Bob Opila, Jordan Deshon, Vic Kaliakin, Bruce Hubbard, Charlie Riordan, Beverly Jackey, Sue Barton, Emily Barton, Deanna Pillarelli, and Matt Robinson (the “five”)

Good showing at the Mackler 5K

27 Monday Oct 2014

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Several Creek Road Runners came out to support the fight against ALS in memory of CRR Scott Mackler on Sunday. Six took home accolades.

germanphoto of Bill RoseBattling it out were CRR Ryan German and CRR Bill Rose, who each turned in a 19:55 on the clock. Rose won the 50-59 age group, while German placed 3rd among the 30-39s. German finished a whisker (six-tenths of a second) ahead of Rose; they took 6th and 7th overall, respectively, out of 266 finishers.

amerphoto of Bob OpilaCRR Bob Opila captured a rare age-group victory, winning the 60-69s in 25:34. Opila was followed in that same age group by CRR Paul Amer, who took 2nd in 27:54. Good race selection, you guys!

photo of Rich BraunbraunmHusband and wife CRR Rich Braun and CRR Mary Braun each took second place in the 50-59 age group with 25:08 and 28:16, respectively.