ultramarathon – Welcome to Run Delmarva

Daniel Smart

Daniel Smart of Crisfield, Md., might just be the friendliest, most encouraging person you’ll ever meet. He believes in his goals, and believes in yours, too. He has an impressive running resume and you might think he’s always been a runner. But his before-story might surprise you and will definitely motivate you.

Jessica Bobb

Let’s get to know Jessica Bobb of Grasonville, Maryland. She’s a mom of two girls, a high school math teacher, a coach for her kids’ sports teams and an ultrarunner who ran marathons long before 5ks. She’s got staying power and never met an ultra she didn’t like.

Tara Mildenberger

Sometimes the thing we could never imagine doing is the very thing that grips us and propels us to reach higher, challenge us and change us. Tara Mildenberger of Centreville, Maryland started small and soared. Learn how she started running and what motivates her to serve the running community.

Mike Coutu

Mike Coutu of Easton, Maryland had just finished running in Ireland when we caught up with him. His running resume includes a regular runner’s wishlist of epic races, except he has actually done them. His next big runs are to support veterans and their mental health; read the details here as to how you might partner with him.

Michael Wardian

Ultrarunner Michael Wardian has run all over the world and is continually crushing his goals for Fastest Known Times, the most challenging ultras, and self-designed solo events, such as running a 50k around the Washington Monument (350 laps!) and running the length of Delaware. His travel calendar is packed, having recently returned from setting FKTs in the British Virgin Islands. He lives in Northern Virgina and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and you just might see him at a local run on the shore. Read on to see what races are next and what non-running race is on the horizon.

Gabe Matyiko

Gabe Matyiko of Sharpwtown likes to challenge himself, running ultras in Europe known for a high level of difficulty. Read his story and see how he makes it happen.