SANDPIPER SPRINT 2024
SUPPORTING THE ALABAMA AUDUBON COASTAL BIRD STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
PRESENTED BY BALDWIN COUNTY SEWER SERVICE
HOSTED BY THE CITY OF SUMMERDALE
Thanks to the generosity of the Baldwin County Sewer Service and the City of Summerdale, we are incredibly excited to announce our first annual Sandpiper Sprint 5K!
Join us as we celebrate the birds that depend on the unique and vital habitats only found in Baldwin County. From the sparrows in your backyards to the gulls on our beautiful beaches, birds are dependent on the health of area ecosystems for survival, including that of native plants and pollinators. The birds need the insects, and the insects need native plants—and 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 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. LEARN MORE
SANDERLING Jeremy Rehm / Audubon Photography Awards
THE EVENT
7AM / Registration Opens
8AM / 5K Race Begins
8:45AM / Fun Run Begins
9:30AM / Awards Ceremony
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 8AM–11AM featuring race sponsors and local environmental organizations, and free food courtesy of MAXIMUS MEATS. All events are open to the public.
THE COURSE
The Sandpiper Sprint will be held in Summerdale, Alabama. 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!
AWARDS
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+
REGISTRATION & PRICING
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
NOTE: No refunds will be issued once registration is complete.
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.
SPONSORS
2024 Presenting Title Sponsor
Graciously Hosted By
First Aid Tent Sponsored by:
LEAST TERN SPONSORS
SNOWY PLOVER SPONSORS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
Through more than seventy-five years of conservation work in one of our nation’s most ecologically rich states, Alabama Audubon has seen firsthand how diversity strengthens natural communities. This same principle applies to human communities, which is why our organization is committed to providing equitable and inclusive opportunities for all Alabamians to learn about and enjoy wild birds, their habitats, and the natural world. One of the best ways to support that belief is by valuing and actively seeking to strengthen diversity among our staff, our board, and our membership. To that end, Alabama Audubon welcomes everyone to participate in our work, and strives to make our programs, classes, and events welcome, inclusive, and accessible to all.