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Lyla Eltz and Strickler Win 29th Summerfest 5K

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by Clay Shaw
Photography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell

7.19.25, East Berlin, PA—Lyla Eltz of Hanover started fast, running with the lead pack – the men’s elite pack!  Lyla, who is 14, won quite easily in 18:58. 

Austin Strickler of York also had a good victory cushion, as he won in 17:02.

Elisabeth Bordner of Carlisle was second in 19:52. Keira Reider of Dover was third in 20:47.  The entire podium were 17-and-under athletes.  Amber Gurske of Duluth, MN was fourth in 21:20.  Kelly McKinley of York was fifth and first master in 23:12.

Lukas Roullerson of New Oxford was second in 17:24. Owen Strickler of York was third in 17:30.  Tyson Schuck of Hanover was fourth in 17:33 and Andrew Cooper of Hanover was fifth in 17:57.  William Rummel of York was top master and seventh overall in 18:22.

In its 29th year the East Berlin race drew 129 finishers, up a few from 118 in 2024.  Over 25 years ago, the race was bookended by large regional races in Gettysburg and York, and had crowds of 300 to 400 runners.  Other than the many 4th of July races, there isn’t as much competition as there once was. 

A strong 70-plus field was in attendance with Dave Anderson of Red Lion winning the 70 & up in 25:14. 78-year-old Les Bell of York ran 26:40.  Marathoner Michael Ball of York was third in 27:30.  Courtland Howard of Red Lion, who just turned 70, was fourth in 29:05.  We joked that he should have stayed 69 or Bell should’ve had a 75+ category.  Also missing out on the awards was 83-year-old Russell Ogle of Carlisle who did a 49:03.

The only two women over 70 are exceptional racers.  Margaret Moore of York ran 27:52 and Boston Marathoner Billie Kay Melanson did 27:54.  While Margaret has run the Boston Marathon, she concentrates on shorter distances.  Billie loves traveling the world and running the marathon distance.

Top Women

  1.  18:58 Lyla Eltz, 14, Hanover
  2. 19:52 Elisabeth Bordner, 17, Carlisle
  3. 20:47 Keira Reider, 17, Dover
  4. 21:20 Amber Gurske, 34, Duluth, MN
  5. 23:12 Kelly McKinley, 47, York
  6. 23:36 Lorelei Eltz, 10, Hanover
  7. 24:10 Meredith Straub, 15, Hanover
  8. 24:14 Jessica Metzler, 42, New Oxford

Top Men

  1.  17:02 Austin Strickler, 19, York
  2. 17:24 Lukas Roullerson, 22, New Oxford
  3. 17:30 Owen Strickler, 21, York
  4. 17:33 Tyson Schuck, 15, Hanover
  5. 17:57 Andrew Cooper, 15, Hanover
  6.  17:59 Michael Urban, 29, Lititz
  7. 18:22 William Rummel, 40, York
  8. 18:26 Hunter Allen, 16, Hanover
Senior legends Mike Ball and Margaret Moore of York, PA race in the Summerfest in East Berlin. Mike was third 70+ in 27:30. Margaret was first in the 70+ in 27:52.
Austin Strickler of York on way to 17:02 and the overall victory at the Summerfest 5K.
Lyla Eltz of Hanover was the women’s champion in 18:58.
Lukas Roullerson of New Oxford was second in 17:24.
Elisabeth Bordner of Carlisle was second in 19:52
Keira Reider of Dover, PA was third in 20:47.
Owen Strickler of York was third in 17:30.
Amber Gurske of Duluth, MN was fourth in 21:20. Duluth is home to the famous Grandma’s Marathon.
Lorelei Eltz, 10, Hanover, PA was sixth in 23:36.
Meredith Straub of Hanover was seventh in 24:10.
Montana Dubas of Hanover runs with her 7-year old daughter, along with Jordan Estep #260. The smiling trio are quite fashionable as well upon finishing the Summerfest 5K in East Berlin.
Les Bell of York was second in the competitive 70+ group in 26:40. Les is 78 and would easily win a 75-79 group.
Kalisa Miller of Waynesboro runs by the 3rd street station in East Berlin.
Dave Anderson is 73 and won the competitive 70+ division in 25:14. He also founded the YRRC in 1976 with Gary Townsend.
Lukas Roullerson of New Oxford (no shirt), and Austin Strickler of York #864, lead the pack with first woman Lyla Eltz of Hanover #310 hanging tough.

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  1. Cori Strathmeyer's avatar
    Cori Strathmeyer
    July 28, 2025 • 10:23 am

    I recognize some of those runners! Your photos always capture the fun (and sometimes the agony) of the race.

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