Ocean’s (er, Delaware River’s) Eleven gather before the run. From left are Tom Reed (peeking out from behind), Bill Rose, Steve Goodwin, Tom Apple, Paul Pusecker, Stu Binder-MacLeod, Avron Abraham, Matt Robinson, George Hadjipanayis, Tine Papa, and Kevin Looney.
 

Looking very uniform as they arrive together are Tom Apple, Bill Rose (who ran with Tine Papa but came back to round up these guys), and Steve Goodwin. Hey, who won anyway? If you ask Matt Robinson, these three (and the real winner Tine Papa) should be disqualified.

Avron’s neighbor, Kevin Looney, finishes his home course in good shape.
 

Stu Binder-Macleod
hustles the last few yards to the (food) line.

This course has all the ambiance of Salem Nuclear and marsh grass of the Augustine Wildlife Area.
 

The 5.9-mile route snakes its way along Del. Route 9 from Augustine Beach, past beautiful inland-bay habitat, to Avron's house just outside Odessa. Another great day, although some of the regulars were missing; however, a couple of new faces were there. The international contingent dominated (The Senagal Connection). Global warming is real, as the runners had to be shuttled over the rising tides. Suggestions for next year include making it a biathlon or piggyback race, so only half the runners get wet. Matt Robinson declared himself the winner, disqualifying the entire field for accepting a ride from the trail car.

Special thanks to Catriona Binder-Macleod for the great photography! See the whole visual story.