3RD ANNUAL REDEMPTION CITY "UGLY SWEATER" 5K RUN/WALK
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lewes, Delaware
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the 3rd Annual Redemption City "Ugly Sweater" 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in beautiful Lewes, Sussex! This festive event will take place at Cape Henlopen State Park, featuring a fast and flat out-and-back course that will take you from the fishing pier to Fort Miles. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, this 5K welcomes participants of all fitness levels, making it a perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit and support a great cause.
Don your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win exciting prizes in the Ugly Sweater Contest, where creativity and humor shine. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to volunteer and help make this event a success, from registration to serving hot cocoa! Every step you take contributes to Redemption City’s mission of providing vital support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them find shelter and regain their dignity. Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and the chance to make a meaningful difference this holiday season!
Don your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win exciting prizes in the Ugly Sweater Contest, where creativity and humor shine. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to volunteer and help make this event a success, from registration to serving hot cocoa! Every step you take contributes to Redemption City’s mission of providing vital support to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them find shelter and regain their dignity. Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and the chance to make a meaningful difference this holiday season!
Organiser's Description
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 atenci'on integral y hol'istica. Estamos arraigados en la profunda convicci'on de que todo ser humano posee un valor, una dignidad y una val'ia incre'ibles. 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 isnt just a shelterits 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 doesnt 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 programsNorth Star Navigation Center, Sunshine House, and The Lighthousewe 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 Citys programs are not one-size-fits-allthey are personal, intentional, and built around steady, sustainable progress. At its core, Redemption City is about transformationnot 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 acompa~na a cada persona exactamente donde se encuentra. Reconocemos que no hay dos historias iguales y que el cambio duradero no ocurre seg'un un calendario. Nuestro enfoque combina compasi'on 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 h'abitos m'as saludables y la creaci'on de conexiones positivas y de apoyo.
A trav'es de nuestros tres programas North Star Navigation Center, Sunshine House y The Lighthouse proporcionamos un continuum de atenci'on que acompa~na a las personas desde el refugio de emergencia hasta viviendas de transici'on o a m'as largo plazo. Los participantes reciben gesti'on de casos pr'actica enfocada en habilidades para la vida, preparaci'on 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 'unica: son personales, intencionales y construidos en torno a un progreso constante y sostenible.
En esencia, Redemption City se trata de transformaci'on: no solo de encontrar refugio, sino de redescubrir prop'osito, pertenencia y esperanza.
Join the Seashore Striders & Redemption City for a fun winter 5k run & walk at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes.
male signJoin 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! red heart
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!
male sign 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.
male sign!'Unete a la Diversi'on Festiva en Nuestro 5K de Recaudaci'on Su'eter Feo!
?Listo para sonar las campanas mientras apoyas una causa incre'ible esta temporada navide~na? !Busca tu su'eter m'as feo, ponte tus zapatillas de correr (o tu esp'iritu voluntario) y acomp'a~nanos en el 5K de Recaudaci'on Su'eter Feo! red heart
!Este evento combina alegr'ia navide~na, actividad f'isica y esp'iritu comunitario! Aqu'i te contamos por qu'e no te lo puedes perder:
Concurso de Su'eteres Feos: Viste para impresionar (!o no!) con tu su'eter navide~no m'as extravagante. !Habr'a premios para los su'eteres m'as feos, divertidos y creativos!
male sign 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!
Recaudaci'on para una Causa: Tu participaci'on apoya directamente a Redemption City, haciendo una diferencia significativa en la vida de quienes m'as lo necesitan durante la temporada navide~na.
Esp'iritu Navide~no: Sum'ergete en la atm'osfera festiva, con m'usica navide~na, decoraciones y mucha alegr'ia.
COURSE
Fast & flat out & back course inside Cape Henlopen State Park from the fishing pier to Ft. Miles.
Recorrido r'apido 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 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)
Inscripci'on 5K
$30 Preinscripci'on hasta el s'abado 12 de diciembre a las 10:00 p.m.
$35 Inscripci'on el d'ia de la carrera de 8:00 a 8:55 a.m. en el Pabell'on del Muelle de Pesca
(LAS CAMISETAS SER'AN TALLA YTH LG2XL Y EST'AN 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
- Campe'on/na General Masculino/Femenino
- Campe'on/na Master Masculino/Femenino
- Top 3 en grupos de edad de diez a~nos, de 9 a~nos y menores hasta 70 a~nos y m'as
- Top 3 Premios a los Su'eteres M'as 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 colaboraci'on con el Fondo Arsht-Cannon de la Fundaci'on Comunitaria de Delaware.
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 atenci'on integral y hol'istica. Estamos arraigados en la profunda convicci'on de que todo ser humano posee un valor, una dignidad y una val'ia incre'ibles. 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 isnt just a shelterits 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 doesnt 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 programsNorth Star Navigation Center, Sunshine House, and The Lighthousewe 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 Citys programs are not one-size-fits-allthey are personal, intentional, and built around steady, sustainable progress. At its core, Redemption City is about transformationnot 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 acompa~na a cada persona exactamente donde se encuentra. Reconocemos que no hay dos historias iguales y que el cambio duradero no ocurre seg'un un calendario. Nuestro enfoque combina compasi'on 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 h'abitos m'as saludables y la creaci'on de conexiones positivas y de apoyo.
A trav'es de nuestros tres programas North Star Navigation Center, Sunshine House y The Lighthouse proporcionamos un continuum de atenci'on que acompa~na a las personas desde el refugio de emergencia hasta viviendas de transici'on o a m'as largo plazo. Los participantes reciben gesti'on de casos pr'actica enfocada en habilidades para la vida, preparaci'on 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 'unica: son personales, intencionales y construidos en torno a un progreso constante y sostenible.
En esencia, Redemption City se trata de transformaci'on: no solo de encontrar refugio, sino de redescubrir prop'osito, pertenencia y esperanza.
Join the Seashore Striders & Redemption City for a fun winter 5k run & walk at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes.
male signJoin 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! red heart
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!
male sign 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.
male sign!'Unete a la Diversi'on Festiva en Nuestro 5K de Recaudaci'on Su'eter Feo!
?Listo para sonar las campanas mientras apoyas una causa incre'ible esta temporada navide~na? !Busca tu su'eter m'as feo, ponte tus zapatillas de correr (o tu esp'iritu voluntario) y acomp'a~nanos en el 5K de Recaudaci'on Su'eter Feo! red heart
!Este evento combina alegr'ia navide~na, actividad f'isica y esp'iritu comunitario! Aqu'i te contamos por qu'e no te lo puedes perder:
Concurso de Su'eteres Feos: Viste para impresionar (!o no!) con tu su'eter navide~no m'as extravagante. !Habr'a premios para los su'eteres m'as feos, divertidos y creativos!
male sign 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!
Recaudaci'on para una Causa: Tu participaci'on apoya directamente a Redemption City, haciendo una diferencia significativa en la vida de quienes m'as lo necesitan durante la temporada navide~na.
Esp'iritu Navide~no: Sum'ergete en la atm'osfera festiva, con m'usica navide~na, decoraciones y mucha alegr'ia.
COURSE
Fast & flat out & back course inside Cape Henlopen State Park from the fishing pier to Ft. Miles.
Recorrido r'apido 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 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)
Inscripci'on 5K
$30 Preinscripci'on hasta el s'abado 12 de diciembre a las 10:00 p.m.
$35 Inscripci'on el d'ia de la carrera de 8:00 a 8:55 a.m. en el Pabell'on del Muelle de Pesca
(LAS CAMISETAS SER'AN TALLA YTH LG2XL Y EST'AN 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
- Campe'on/na General Masculino/Femenino
- Campe'on/na Master Masculino/Femenino
- Top 3 en grupos de edad de diez a~nos, de 9 a~nos y menores hasta 70 a~nos y m'as
- Top 3 Premios a los Su'eteres M'as 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 colaboraci'on con el Fondo Arsht-Cannon de la Fundaci'on Comunitaria de Delaware.
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
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3RD ANNUAL REDEMPTION CITY "UGLY SWEATER" 5K RUN/WALK
