Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk Race Information
<p><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>ABOUT SANDHILL FIELDS</b></u></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">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!</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>RACE WEBSITE</b></u></span><br /><span style="color:#000000"></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Additional race information can be found at <a style="color:#000000" href="http://seashorestriders.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://seashorestriders.com</a><b></b></span></li><li><a href="https://www.sandhillfields.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.sandhillfields.com</a></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>LOCATION</u></b></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Sandhill Fields... 20330 Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><a href="https://www.sandhillfields.com/visit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.sandhillfields.com/visit</a></span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>DESCRIPTION</b></u></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Join the Seashore Striders & the Sandhill Sports Foundation for their Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>RACE LOCATION</b></u></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Sandhill Fields; Sandhill Rd., Georgetown, DE. 19947</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>RACE TIME</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">10:00 am</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>RACE REGISTRATION: </strong></span> </p>
<ul><li>$30.00 "Early Bird" Registration...through Feb 8th at midnight </li><li>$35.00 "Pre" Registration Feb 9th through Feb 20th at 10 pm</li><li>$40.00 "Last Chance" Race-Day Registration open at 8:30 am and will close at 9:50 am </li></ul>
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<p>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"</p>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000">2 WAYS TO REGISTER FOR A SEASHORE STRIDER EVENT:</span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">ONLINE REGISTRATION through RUNSIGNUP here at this site."The easiest & most popular way to register for Seashore Strider events."</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">MAIL-IN REGISTRATION...form can be downloaded from SeashoreStriders.com on the SS page</span>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">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</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Please mail so it arrives by Monday of Race Week to be guaranteed we receive it before race-day </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Make checks payable to “Seashore Striders” </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>TO BENEFIT</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Sandhill Sports Foundation </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>SPONSOR/HOST</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Sandhill Sports Foundation; Sandhill Fields</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><span style="color:#000000"></span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>RACE COURSE</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Read about the course and view the map at seashorestriders.com </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><u><b>RACE TIMING</b></u></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Timing will be done by the Seashore Strider Event Production team and will be using the Chronotrack B Chip system. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>RACE AMENITIES</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">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. </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><span style="color:#000000"></span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>AWARDS</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">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</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Awards will be presented within 20 minutes following the final runner crossing the finish</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>REFUNDS/DEFERRAL</u></b> </span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>STRIDER RACE POLICIES</u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Are you wondering about the Strider Race Policies? Do you have questions regarding the following:</span>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">HOW DO I WEAR BY RACE BIB?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">WHAT ARE THE TIME LIMITS FOR STRIDER RACES? </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">ARE THEY WALKER FRIENDLY?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">WILL I RECEIVE A REFUND IF I CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">ARE WINNERS CHOSEN BY CHIP TIME OR GUN TIME? </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">ARE BABY JOGGERS OR STROLLERS ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">ARE PETS, BIKES, SKATEBOARDS, ETC... PERMITTED ON THE COURSE?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">ARE HEADPHONES (IPOD, EAR BUDS, MPS....) ALLOWED DURING THE RACE?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">CAN I WEAR SOMEONE ELE'S BIB WHO CAN NOT MAKE THE RACE?</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">WHAT IF WE MISS THE AWARD CEREMONY? </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">DO YOU MAIL AWARDS, RACE PACKETS?</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000">If you have any questions regarding the above topics please CLICK HERE to go to the strider race policies</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>RACE DIRECTOR</u></b> </span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc. For questions...tim@seashorestrider.com</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:#000000"><b><u>SEASHORE STRIDER STORE </u></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000">visit <a href="http://www.seashorestriders.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.seashorestriders.com</a></span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /><span style="color:#000000"> </span><br /> </li></ul>
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Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Georgetown/InauguralSandhillSummerCountdown5kRunWalk
Georgetown, DEGeorgetownDEUS19947