Sandpiper Sprint

Saturday, April 6, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

Summerdale, Alabama

$16.90–$27.50 · 2 races

5km, 1 Mile, Sprint

Event summary

Join us for the Sandpiper Sprint on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, in the charming town of Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama! This exciting event offers participants the chance to enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the picturesque landscapes of the area, beginning and ending at Pioneer Park in downtown Summerdale. Runners will experience a delightful mix of agricultural scenery and tree-lined neighborhoods, with enthusiastic supporters cheering them on as they make their way to the finish line.

The Sandpiper Sprint is not just a race; it’s a vibrant celebration of Alabama's unique avian life and the essential habitats they depend on. All ages are welcome to participate, whether you're running the 5K or enjoying the festivities as a spectator. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Coastal Bird Stewardship Program, aiding in the protection and monitoring of bird species that nest along Alabama's beautiful beaches. Don't miss this chance to engage with the community, revel in the great outdoors, and support a noble cause!

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Apr 26, 2025

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Races

Sandpiper Sprint 5k

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This is the official 5k race! In addition to the race, there will also be fun activities for all ages about birds, native plants, and pollinators. There will be booths open from 8AM11AM featuring race sponsors and local environmental organizations, and free food courtesy of MAXIMUS MEATS. All events are open to the public, even if you aren't running!

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
Sandpiper Sprint 1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

This is the ONE MILE fun run for our friends who don't want to take on a full 5k. Work up a sweat, enjoy a stroll with little ones, or help hit your step goal for the day. This run is for everyone! In addition to the race, there will also be fun activities for all ages about birds, native plants, and pollinators. There will be booths open from 8AM11AM featuring race sponsors and local environmental organizations, and free food courtesy of MAXIMUS MEATS. All events are open to the public, even if you aren't running!

10:00 AM CDT

$16.90

Entries closed

Organiser's description

The Sandpiper Sprint is hosted in partnership between Baldwin County Sewer Service and Alabama Audubon and will be held in Summerdale, Alabama on April 6th! The course starts and ends in the heart of downtown Summerdale next to Pioneer Park. For the first part of the race runners will head south into a more agricultural landscape that the area is known for. Around mile 2 the race reenters the tree lined neighborhoods of Summerdale where supporters can help cheer their runners on towards the finish line! The race ends back at Pioneer Park where awards, food, and festivities from sponsors and local environmental organizations await!

This is more than a race, it's a celebration of the birds that depend on the unique and vital habitats found in Baldwin County. From the sparrows and songbirds in your backyards to the gulls on our beautiful beaches, birds are dependent on the health of area ecosystems for survival. This includes the health of native plants and pollinators too. The birds need the insects, and the insects need native plantsand we need you! This event is open to everyone of all ages and will be a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, whether running or not.

All proceeds from this race will go directly toward funding our Coastal Bird Stewardship Program, which provides critical protection and monitoring for the 13 species of birds that depend on Alabama beaches for nesting and raising their chicks. If you are unable to attend the race, you can still help out. Click here to learn more about the work being done by Alabama Audubon Coastal Bird Stewardship Program. https://alaudubon.org/coastal

REGISTRATION & PRICING
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Race + Shirt / $30
Race Only / $25
Fun Run + Shirt / $20
Fun Run Only / $15
Additional Shirts / $20

DAY-OF REGISTRATION: CHECK OR CASH ONLY! No credit card or cash app payments will be accepted.
Race + Shirt / $35
Race Only / $25
Fun Run + Shirt / $25
Fun Run Only / $15
Additional Shirts / $25

***IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER ON RACE DAY: IF IT IS JUST RAINING, WE ARE RUNNING! IF THE WEATHER BECOMES SEVERE ENOUGH TO WARRANT CANCELLATION OF THE EVENT, RACE REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE CONSIDERED A DONATION TO THE FUNDRAISER BENEFICIARY: ALABAMA AUDUBON COASTAL BIRD STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. HOWEVER, T-SHIRTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP OR SHIPMENT AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED.***

AWARDS CATEGORIES:

* TOP FEMALE & MALE OVERALL FINISHERS FOR 5K
* TOP THREE MALE & FEMALE 5K IN AGE GROUPS: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+