Dominik and Oldrieve inducted to Dam Mill Hall of Fame
For nearly 30 summers, runners Cindy Dominik and Rich Oldrieve have been competing in Seashore Striders events. They were rewarded with induction into the Dam Mill Hall of Fame July 27 in Millsboro.
Oldrieve, all the way from North Olmsted, Ohio, has many age-group wins under his belt and even an overall win back in 1994 when he ran 16:16. Fast forward 30 years, and Oldrieve won the 65-69 age group in 23:17. Dominik comes to the beach now from Vero Beach, Fla., and has been a competitive age grouper for almost 30 years with the Striders and is currently third in the championship series in the 60-64 age group heading into the final week of the series.
Dominik is steady and consistent, and she has always been supportive of all the age-group runners she toes the line with each weekend. Both Oldrieve and Dominik were recognized at the hall of fame ceremony after the final finisher crossed the line Saturday. Congratulations to these two outstanding age-group runners, not only for their talents, but also for their longevity and commitment to the Seashore Striders, and to the sport of running and racing.
Paws 5K comes to Dewey
The 16th Race for the Paws 5K, walk and 1-mile dog walk is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, at Dewey Beach Lions Club, with 400 to 500 runners, walkers and dog walkers all coming together to raise money for Humane Animal Partners. The run will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the Dagsworthy Avenue side of the Lions Club headquarters with the Rehoboth Bay as the backdrop. One of the most popular events of the summer series, the Paws race will finish up the summer series for 2024. It will feature five-year age groups, custom awards by Half Pint Stockley, plenty of food and drink, food trucks and much more. Donations can be made to HAP by going to seashorestriders.com and jumping to the Race for the Paws registration page.
Runners are encouraged to visit PetSmart in Rehoboth Beach from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, for any pet needs while picking up their packets in the food truck area outside Pet Smart. With their bib and number in hand, runners can go straight to the starting line Saturday morning, saving time on race day. Pet Smart is located at 19563 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach.
Remembering Maggie
Just ahead, Friday, Aug. 9, the Seashore Striders will again host the Maggie’s Mile races in Legends Stadium at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. The track mile format will begin at 7 p.m. with heats of mile races divided by age group.
Events include: Race 1 - Lil Mag, 800 meters, 9 and under; Race 2 - Youth Championship, 10-12; Race 3 - Teenage Championship, 13-19; Race 4 - Open Championship, 20-39; Race 5 - Masters Championship, 40-49; Race 6 - Grand Masters Championship, 50-59; Race 7 - Ultra Grand Masters Championship, 60 and over; Race 8 - Elite Championship for qualified runners under 5:00/5:30. Elite runners should email race director Tim Bamforth at tim@seashorestrider.com.
There is a walking mile as well that will begin with Race 4 and take place on the outside lanes of the track. There is also a virtual option to compete and support anywhere you please.
Come out and remember our angel Maggie Browne by running or walking the Maggie’s Mile to benefit the annual Maggie Browne Scholarship given to a Cape Henlopen senior girls’ track & field athlete each spring. Past scholarship winners are Elizabeth Melson, Katie Kuhlman and Hannah Maney.
Fire Fightin’ 5K
The popular Fire Fightin' 5K will celebrate its 10th anniversary Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 8 a.m. from Station 86 on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Register by going to seashorestriders.com and jumping to the Fire Fightin' event page. Packet pickup will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, at the fire station, 219 Rehoboth Ave. A kids’ dash will kick off at 7:45 a.m. Sponsorship for this event is still available. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company is a great, busy and valuable organization to support.
