Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk

FEB
21
2026
Celebrate the inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k run and walk on February 21 at scenic Sandhill Fields in Georgetown. Presented by Seashore Striders, the family friendly race features a lively finish and custom shirts for early registrants.
Sat 21 Feb 2026
5 kilometers

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Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown 5k Run/Walk : event overview

The Inaugural Sandhill Summer Countdown is a 5k run/walk held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Georgetown, Delaware. The event takes place at Sandhill Fields, located at 20330 Sandhill Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947. Sandhill Fields is a 57-acre sports complex with sports fields and scenic walking trails. The event is presented by the Seashore Striders in partnership with the Sandhill Sports Foundation.

Distances

  • 5k Run/Walk

Registration, timing and awards

Registration is available online through RunSignup or by mail using the Seashore Striders entry form. Posted fees are $30 early registration through February 8, $35 pre-registration from February 9 through February 20, and $40 for last-chance race-day registration. Participants registered by Tuesday, February 17 are guaranteed a t-shirt; later registrations receive shirts on a first-come basis. Mail-in entries may be sent to Seashore Striders, 9 Gander Lane, Lewes, DE 19958.

Timing and event services will be provided by Seashore Strider Event Production using the Chronotrack B Chip system. Event amenities include a produced finish line, custom printed t-shirts, and custom awards. Awards will be presented to overall male and female champions, overall male and female masters (40+), and the top three male and female finishers in these age categories: 9 & under; 10-13; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over. Awards not claimed at the ceremony may be picked up locally or shipped for a $10 postage fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk

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