Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk
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Event details
The Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown is a 5k run/walk held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Sandhill Fields, 20330 Sandhill Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947. The event is organized by the Seashore Striders in partnership with the Sandhill Sports Foundation and benefits the Sandhill Sports Foundation. The course map and additional course information are available at seashorestriders.com.
- 5k
Registration, timing and awards
Registration is offered online through RunSignup and by mail to Seashore Striders, 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE 19958. Fee structure: $30 for early bird registration through February 8, $35 for pre-registration through February 20, and $40 for race-day registration. Participants registered by February 17 are guaranteed a t-shirt; later registrations receive shirts on a first-come basis. Timing will use the ChronoTrack B Chip system operated by the Seashore Strider Event Production team.
Post-race amenities include a produced finish line, custom printed t-shirts, and custom awards. Awards will be given to overall male and female champions, overall male and female masters (40+), and the top three male and female finishers in these age groups: 9 & under; 10-13; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over. The event has a no-refund policy with options to transfer, donate the fee, or defer entry to a future event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.