7.4.26 York, PA–Eric Shelton of Dover, PA won the very hot Shoe House Shuffle in 27:20. Griffen Ridler of Manchester, PA, the 2025 champion, was second in 27:42. Austin Strickler of York was third in 28:43. Those three were the only runners to break thirty minutes, during a heat wave that had temperatures later on the 4th of July rise to 104 degrees.
Jason Eberly of Mechanicsburg was fourth overall and top master in 30:14. A strong race was run by David Rizzuto, now 60, of York who was second master and sixth overall in 31:39.
Nicole Shelton of Dover was tops among women in 33:30. Rebecca Doner of York was second in 35:09. Ashley Main of York was third in 35:36. Amanda Cario of York set up her LHM Physical Therapy booth and then finished fourth in 37:15. Patricia Bender of Lancaster was eighth and top master in 40:06.
The heat kept a few runners away, as 202 finished the 2026 event, down 66 from 2025. The York Road Runners had water at the Shoe House with a big staff of volunteers. Cooling towels were also helpful to the runners, as well as the famous Pennsylvania treat of Kona Ice.
Top Women
33:30 Nicole Shelton, 26, Dover
35:09 Rebecca Doner, 37, York
35:36 Ashley Main, 19, York
37:15 Amanda Cario, 39, York
37:27 Jordan Haupt, 19, York
38:05 Natalie Vance, 15, Perry Hall, MD
39:07 Emma Cuba, 28, Conshohocken
40:06 Patricia Bender, 44, Lancaster
40:08 Aimee Brough, 56, Newport
40:13 Taylour Mauro, 31, York
Top Men
27:20 Eric Shelton, 22, Dover
27:42 Griffen Ridler, 19, Manchester
28:43 Austin Strickler, 20, York
30:14 Jason Eberly, 42, Mechanicsburg
30:36 Luke Burinsky, 16, Fawn Grove
31:39 David Rizzuto, 60, York
32:21 Brian McGlew, 26, Dover
33:14 Abisher Mudiceddy, 21, Frederick, MD
33:44 Matthew McKinney, 18, Dover
34:02 William Rummel, 41, York
Leo Miller of Dover, PA serves as lead bike and carries the USA flag during the Shoe House Shuffle 5 Miler.
Thank you, water station volunteers, led by Sheri Bullock.
Eric Shelton of Dover, PA running for the Myers Distance Project, on his way to a 27:20 win at the 2026 Shoe House Shuffle 5 Miler.
Nicole Shelton of Dover, PA was tops among women in 33:30. Only the top eight men finished ahead of Nicole.
Griffen Fidler of Manchester, PA, the 2025 champion, was second in the 2026 event, with a 27:42.
Rebecca Doner of York placed second in 33:09.
Ashley Main of York was third in 35:36.
Austin Strickler of York rounded out the podium in third place in 28:43.
Amanda Cario of York is thoroughly enjoying the Shoe House Shuffle as she races fourth place in 37:15
Luke Burinsky of Fawn Grove was fifth overall in 30:36.
David Rizzuto, 60, York, PA wearing sunglasses upon request of Karen M, was sixth overall in 31:39. Likely top age-graded athlete if you are into that stuff.
Emma Cuba of Conshohocken, PA was seventh in 39:07.
Aimee Brough of Newport, PA was ninth and second master in 40:08.
Megan Dodson of York was eleventh and third master in 40:40.
Isabella Covello of York was twelfth in 41:34.
Kelli Takach of York was sixteenth in 42:26.
Gianna Corrieri of York ran 45:11 with an upside down bib. Marathoner Kelly McKinley of York (orange kit), closed strong to place fourteenth in 42:03.
Stephen Zinn of York earned second 60-64 in 43:01.
Jonathan Croft of Hummelstown, PA ran 43:01.
Chrystal Young of York placed second in age group with a 47:16.
Cortnie Amelotte of York ran 48:52.
Margaret Moore of York ran 50:35 to win the 70 age group.
Akiwumi and Diane Alo of York, push two children (one not happy) on their way to 50:14 and 50:28 clocking.
Adam Schreiber of York does acrobatics at the Shoe House. Leanne Lagowski #233 of Manchester left the other two to run 55:43. Sierra Schreiber #176 and Adam ran 56:55.
Kate Filipidis of Stewartstown ran 56:03.
The front of the Shoe House with the volunteers after the successful 2026 Shoe House Shuffle.
ASA group poses for photo by the famous Shoe House.
Caroline Newberger of York sang the national anthem and then ran 59:03 in the 2026 Shoe House Shuffle.
Karen Hendricks of Mechanicsburg says hello during the 2026 Shoe House Shuffle.
Michelle Dedrick of Jacobus and two other competitors are halfway in the Shoe House Shuffle.
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