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3RD ANNUAL REDEMPTION CITY "UGLY SWEATER" 5K RUN/WALK

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calendar_today 13 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

ABOUT REDEMPTION CITY: 

Redemption City seeks to help people experiencing homelessness find shelter while providing comprehensive and holistic care. We are rooted in a deep conviction that every human being has incredible value, worth and dignity. We want to help restore that dignity. We strive to impart skills so they may thrive in life rather than simply housing and turning them back out to repeat the cycle.

 

What makes Redemption City different?

Focusing on job skills and a robust self-sufficiency plan, we feel that we will end the cycle of homelessness for our participants. We aim to be a shelter focused on community and hope to be a safe space for our participants. Our program places a high emphasis on personal responsibility and participation in multiple life enrichment classes, and this, coupled with connections to already established community resources that focus on mental health and well-being, will create an environment conducive to thriving as an individual.

 

Join the Seashore Striders & Redemption City for a fun winter 5k run & walk at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes.

 

🎄🏃‍♂️Join the Festive Fun at Our Ugly Sweater 5K Fundraiser!🎄

Are you ready to jingle all the way for a fantastic cause this holiday season? Gather your ugliest sweater, put on your running shoes (or your volunteering spirit), and join us for the Ugly Sweater 5K Fundraiser! 🎅❤️

This event promises a blend of holiday cheer, fitness, and community spirit! Here's why you can't miss it:

🎅 Ugly Sweater Contest: Dress to impress (or not!) in your most outlandish holiday sweater. Prizes await for the ugliest, funniest, and most creative sweaters!

🏃‍♂️ Run, Walk, or Skip: Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely stroll, this 5K welcomes participants of all levels. It's about enjoying the journey together!

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities: Not a runner? No problem! We welcome volunteers to help with everything from registration to handing out hot cocoa. Your support makes this event possible!

🎁 Fundraising for a Cause: Your participation directly supports Redemption City, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need during the holiday season.

🎉 Holiday Spirit: Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, with holiday music, decorations, and an abundance of joy.

Ready to lace up those sneakers or don your volunteer badge? We will be sharing a link to sign up as soon as the details are finalized! You can also simply comment below with "Count me in!" and let us know if you'll be running or volunteering. 🏃‍♂️🤗

Let's come together for a heartwarming day of holiday fun and giving back to our community. Share this post with friends and family to spread the word, and let's make this Ugly Sweater 5K the best one yet! 🎄🎁

Emails are welcome: welcome2@redemptioncityde.org
 

 

RACE WEBSITE
Additional race information can be found at http://seashorestriders.com.

 

EVENT LOCATION

Cape Henlopen State Park, 1 Fishing Pier, Lewes, DE 19958 
 

 

REGISTRATION

5K Registration

$30 Pre-registration through Saturday, December 12th closing at 10:00pm

$35 race-day registration from 8--8:55 am at the Fishing Pier Pavillion

(T-SHIRTS WILL BE YTH LG-2XL AND ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL Who REGISTER BY 11AM TUESDAY 12/9/25)
 

 

COURSE
Fast & flat out & back course inside Cape Henlopen State Park from the fishing pier to Ft. Miles.

 

 

AWARDS
- Top male/female Overall Champions
- Top male/female Master Champions
- Top 3 in ten year age groups 9 & under to 70 over

- Top 3 Ugly Sweater Awards

 

 

RACE DIRECTOR

Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders/Seashore Strider Event Production, Inc.   tim@seashorestrider.com

 

 

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READY-SET-GOSHOPPING

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Dec 13, 2025

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Lewes.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 3.0° / 9.5°
wb_sunny -1.9° / 5.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 16.1 /
water_drop 72.1%

About Lewes

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Lewes is a city in Delaware along the Delaware Bay in Sussex County near the Atlantic Ocean. It offers the visitor several beaches and historical sites.

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