Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk

ABOUT SANDHILL FIELDS

• Explore 57 Acres of Open-Air Activities at Sandhill Fields.  At Sandhill Fields, we invite you to experience the best of Southern Delaware’s fresh air and wide-open spaces. Whether you're here for a tournament, competitive game, a leisurely walk, or a friendly match of pickleball, there’s something for everyone. Our complex features state-of-the-art sports fields, scenic walking trails, and a welcoming environment for all. Join us in celebrating the joy of outdoor recreation!

RACE WEBSITE

• Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com
• https://www.sandhillfields.com

LOCATION

• Sandhill Fields... 20330 Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947
• https://www.sandhillfields.com/visit

DESCRIPTION

• Join the Seashore Striders & the Sandhill Sports Foundation for their Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk.
   

RACE LOCATION

• Sandhill Fields; Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947

RACE TIME

• 10:00 am

RACE REGISTRATION:                                                                                

• $30.00 "Early Bird" Registration...through Feb 8th at midnight  
• $35.00 "Pre" Registration Feb 9th through Feb 20th at 10 pm
• $40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration open at 8:30 am and will close at 9:50 am 

Registration will be done online through runsignup.   All participants registered by Tuesday, Feb 17th will be guaranteed a t-shirt, while registrations received after Feb 17th are "first come"

• Registration can also be done through the mail by printing out the universal entry form, filling it out, including payment and mailing to Seashore Striders C/O Sandhill 5k, 9 Gander Lane; Lewes, DE. 19958.  Please mail early so that it arrives by Tuesday, July 17th to secure your shirt.

2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT:

• ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events."
• MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from SeashoreStriders.com on the SS page
  • Please fill out the form completely & neatly, double checking Age, Gender, Entry Fee Price (some events have different fees) & Event Choice.Mail completed paper registration to: Seashore Striders; 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE. 19958
  • Please mail so it arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed we receive it before race-day
  • Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders”                                                                                              

TO BENEFIT

• Sandhill Sports Foundation  
   

SPONSOR/HOST

• Sandhill Sports Foundation; Sandhill Fields
   

RACE COURSE

• Read about the course and view the map at seashorestriders.com  
   

RACE TIMING

• Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system.  
   

RACE AMENITIES

• Finish line produced by “Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.,” Post-Race awards ceremony within 20 minutes following the final finisher, custom printed t-shirts, custom awards.  
   
   

AWARDS

• Awards will be presented to the Overall Male & Female Champions, Overall Male & Female Masters (40+ yrs.), as well as the top three (3) Male & Female finishers in the following 8 age categories: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & O
• Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish
  
  If you miss the awards ceremony you may pick up locally in Lewes at 9 Gander Lane, Lewes or if you are out of town, your award will be shipped to you for a cost of $10 to cover postage.   We do take Venmo.

REFUNDS/DEFERRAL  

• The Seashore Striders have a "No Refund" policy, however we make every possible attempt to please our client with the following options:  1. Transfer to a future Seashore Strider owned event of equal value before the end of the current year.   2. Donate your entry fee to the charity associated with the event or to the Seashore Strider Youth Running program.  3. Transfer/Defer to the following year at the same event.  Thank You for your cooperation & understanding as some situations are beyond the control of the Seashore Striders.

STRIDER RACE POLICIES

• Are you wondering about the Strider Race Policies?    Do you have questions regarding the following:
  • HOW DO I WEAR BY RACE BIB?
  • WHAT ARE THE TIME LIMITS FOR STRIDER RACES?  
  • ARE THEY WALKER FRIENDLY?
  • WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE?
  • ARE WINNERS CHOSEN BY CHIP TIME OR GUN TIME?  
  • ARE BABY JOGGERS OR STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?
  • ARE PETS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC... PERMITTED ON THE COURSE?
  • ARE HEADPHONES (IPOD, EAR BUDS, MPS....) ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?
  • CAN I WEAR SOMEONE ELE'S BIB WHO CAN NOT MAKE THE RACE?
  • WHAT IF WE MISS THE AWARD CEREMONY?  
  • DO YOU MAIL AWARDS, RACE PACKETS?

If you have any questions regarding the above topics please CLICK HERE to go to the strider race policies
 

RACE DIRECTOR 

• Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.   For questions...tim@seashorestrider.com
   
   

SEASHORE STRIDER STORE 

• visit www.seashorestriders.com