Sneaker Creeper
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Event Overview
The 36th Annual Sneaker Creeper is scheduled for May 22, 2026. It is a running event with races for children grouped by age.
Distances and Age Groups
The event includes the following races:
- 25 Yard Dash for children aged 2, 3, and 4 years.
- 50 Yard Dash for 5-year-olds.
- 100 Yard Dash for 6-year-olds.
- 200 Yard Dash for 7 and 8-year-olds (half a lap).
- 1/4 Mile for 9-year-olds (one lap).
- 1/2 Mile for 10 and 11-year-olds (two laps).
- 1 Mile for 11-year-olds.
Location
The event will be held at KCHS Trojan Stadium in Worton, Maryland. The address is 25301 Lambs Meadow Rd, Worton, MD 21678. This venue is used because the Washington College Roy Kirby Stadium track is undergoing renovation.
Background and Proceeds
The Sneaker Creeper was started in 1988 by Dixon Valve & Coupling. All proceeds from the event benefit Henry Highland Garnet Elementary, a Title 1 school. Funds support school events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities through the PTA.
Community Role
This annual community-wide event aims to promote learning, sportsmanship, friendship, and fitness. It also kicks off the Chestertown Tea Party Festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
