5k Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
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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.
Redemption City busca ayudar a las personas que experimentan la falta de vivienda a encontrar refugio, a la vez que les brinda atención integral y holística. Estamos arraigados en la profunda convicción de que todo ser humano posee un valor, una dignidad y una valía increíbles. Queremos ayudar a restaurar esa dignidad. Nos esforzamos por impartir habilidades para que puedan prosperar en la vida, en lugar de simplemente ofrecerles un lugar donde vivir y luego dejarlos volver a enfrentar el ciclo nuevamente.
What makes Redemption City different?
Redemption City isn’t just a shelter—it’s a structured pathway from crisis to stability that meets each person exactly where they are. We recognize that no two stories are alike, and that lasting change doesn’t happen on a timeline. Our approach combines compassion with accountability, giving participants the individualized support, structure, and the time they need to rebuild their lives through consistent effort, the development of healthier habits, and the creation of positive, supportive connections. Through our three programs—North Star Navigation Center, Sunshine House, and The Lighthouse—we provide a continuum of care that moves individuals from emergency shelter to longer-term/transitional housing. Participants receive hands-on case management focused on life skills, employment readiness, budgeting, and wellness, while also taking part in household responsibilities, volunteering, and community engagement. We set clear expectations, but we walk alongside each person through every step of their journey. Our team helps secure essential documents, navigate benefits, find meaningful work, and reestablish confidence and independence. Redemption City’s programs are not one-size-fits-all—they are personal, intentional, and built around steady, sustainable progress. At its core, Redemption City is about transformation—not just finding shelter, but rediscovering purpose, belonging, and hope.
Redemption City no es solo un refugio: es un camino estructurado de la crisis a la estabilidad que acompaña a cada persona exactamente donde se encuentra. Reconocemos que no hay dos historias iguales y que el cambio duradero no ocurre según un calendario. Nuestro enfoque combina compasión con responsabilidad, brindando a los participantes el apoyo individualizado, la estructura y el tiempo que necesitan para reconstruir sus vidas mediante un esfuerzo constante, el desarrollo de hábitos más saludables y la creación de conexiones positivas y de apoyo.
A través de nuestros tres programas —North Star Navigation Center, Sunshine House y The Lighthouse— proporcionamos un continuum de atención que acompaña a las personas desde el refugio de emergencia hasta viviendas de transición o a más largo plazo. Los participantes reciben gestión de casos práctica enfocada en habilidades para la vida, preparación laboral, presupuesto y bienestar, mientras participan en responsabilidades del hogar, voluntariado y compromiso comunitario.
Establecemos expectativas claras, pero caminamos junto a cada persona en cada paso de su proceso. Nuestro equipo ayuda a obtener documentos esenciales, gestionar beneficios, encontrar empleo significativo y recuperar la confianza y la independencia. Los programas de Redemption City no son “talla única”: son personales, intencionales y construidos en torno a un progreso constante y sostenible.
En esencia, Redemption City se trata de transformación: no solo de encontrar refugio, sino de redescubrir propósito, pertenencia y esperanza.
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.
🎄🏃♂️¡Únete a la Diversión Festiva en Nuestro 5K de Recaudación “Suéter Feo”!🎄
¿Listo para sonar las campanas mientras apoyas una causa increíble esta temporada navideña? ¡Busca tu suéter más feo, ponte tus zapatillas de correr (o tu espíritu voluntario) y acompáñanos en el 5K de Recaudación “Suéter Feo”! 🎅❤️
¡Este evento combina alegría navideña, actividad física y espíritu comunitario! Aquí te contamos por qué no te lo puedes perder:
🎅 Concurso de Suéteres Feos: Viste para impresionar (¡o no!) con tu suéter navideño más extravagante. ¡Habrá premios para los suéteres más feos, divertidos y creativos!
🏃♂️ Corre, Camina o Salta: Ya seas un corredor experimentado o prefieras un paseo tranquilo, este 5K da la bienvenida a participantes de todos los niveles. ¡Se trata de disfrutar el camino juntos!
🤝 Oportunidades de Voluntariado: ¿No eres corredor? ¡No hay problema! Invitamos a voluntarios a ayudar en todo, desde el registro hasta repartir chocolate caliente. ¡Tu apoyo hace posible este evento!
🎁 Recaudación para una Causa: Tu participación apoya directamente a Redemption City, haciendo una diferencia significativa en la vida de quienes más lo necesitan durante la temporada navideña.
🎉 Espíritu Navideño: Sumérgete en la atmósfera festiva, con música navideña, decoraciones y mucha alegría.
COURSE
Fast & flat out & back course inside Cape Henlopen State Park from the fishing pier to Ft. Miles.
Recorrido rápido y plano de ida y vuelta dentro del Parque Estatal Cape Henlopen, desde el muelle de pesca hasta el Fuerte Miles.
REGISTRATION
5K Registration
$30 Pre-registration through Saturday, December 11th closing at MIDNIGHT
$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 12/8/26)
Inscripción 5K
$30 Preinscripción hasta el sábado 12 de diciembre a las 10:00 p.m.
$35 Inscripción el día de la carrera de 8:00 a 8:55 a.m. en el Pabellón del Muelle de Pesca
(LAS CAMISETAS SERÁN TALLA YTH LG–2XL Y ESTÁN GARANTIZADAS PARA TODOS LOS QUE SE INSCRIBAN ANTES DE LAS 11 A.M. DEL MARTES 9/12/25)
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
- Campeón/na General Masculino/Femenino
- Campeón/na Master Masculino/Femenino
- Top 3 en grupos de edad de diez años, de 9 años y menores hasta 70 años y más
- Top 3 Premios a los Suéteres Más Feos
This program has been supported by our partnership with the Arsht-Cannon Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation.
Este programa ha sido apoyado gracias a nuestra colaboración con el Fondo Arsht-Cannon de la Fundación Comunitaria de Delaware.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of 4TH ANNUAL REDEMPTION CITY "UGLY SWEATER" 5K RUN/WALK.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Matthew Klein | 20:31.8 |
| 🥈 | Melissa Wiley | 20:52.4 |
| 🥉 | Hadley Rhue | 22:47.6 |
| 4 | R. Leps | 23:23 |
| 5 | Dustin Parker | 23:46.5 |
| 6 | Madison Shuler | 24:14.9 |
| 7 | Holly Merritt | 24:23.1 |
| 8 | Meryl Ludwig | 24:23.6 |
| 9 | Stephen Leps | 24:24.4 |
| 10 | Justine Kline | 24:24.4 |
| 11 | W. Leps | 24:38.3 |
| 12 | Eion Shuler | 26:05.3 |
| 13 | Donald Cowie | 26:21.8 |
| 14 | David Pulcinella | 26:35.4 |
| 15 | Michael Mitchell | 26:57.8 |
| 16 | Payton Keeler | 26:58.3 |
| 17 | Madi Short | 27:01.7 |
| 18 | Parker Keeler | 27:24.6 |
| 19 | Marjorie Adams | 27:25.3 |
| 20 | Robert Dobak | 27:39.8 |
| 21 | M. Bean | 27:47.4 |
| 22 | Corbin Bean | 27:47.6 |
| 23 | Kevin Ember | 28:19.3 |
| 24 | James BenKinney | 28:27.2 |
| 25 | MIke Piorkowski | 28:48.1 |
| 26 | Woody Disharoon | 29:15.9 |
| 27 | Wesley Pangle | 29:51.2 |
| 28 | Ayla Basar | 30:04.5 |
| 29 | Amanda Carnahan | 30:04.7 |
| 30 | Wyatt Bratten | 30:12.8 |
| 31 | Rachel Barnett | 30:47.8 |
| 32 | Ryan Carnahan | 31:24.6 |
| 33 | Liz Talley | 31:43.6 |
| 34 | Jessica White | 31:52.1 |
| 35 | A. Bae | 32:18.5 |
| 36 | Megan O'Connor | 32:59.1 |
| 37 | Hunter Gilliland | 32:59.6 |
| 38 | Mary Nolan | 33:36.4 |
| 39 | Cathy Haut | 34:06.8 |
| 40 | Brandon White | 34:18.5 |
| 41 | Katie Bartling | 34:50.1 |
| 42 | Connie Marshall | 35:16.9 |
| 43 | M. Bean | 35:25.5 |
| 44 | Jessica Jozefiak | 35:55.9 |
| 45 | Morgan McDonald | 35:56.7 |
| 46 | Earlene Bouchat | 36:01.1 |
| 47 | M. Bean | 36:13.2 |
| 48 | Constance Bean | 36:13.2 |
| 49 | Morgan Vogt | 36:28.4 |
| 50 | Cecilia Waple | 36:29.1 |
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