Redemption City Ugly Sweater 5K
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Redemption City Ugly Sweater 5K
The event is a fundraising 5K run and walk held on December 12, 2026 at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware. It benefits Redemption City, an organization that provides shelter, case management, life skills, employment readiness, budgeting, wellness support, and transitional housing through multiple programs.
The course is a fast and flat out and back route on the multi use paved trail running from the fishing pier to Fort Miles and back, covering approximately 3.1 miles. The event includes an ugly sweater contest with awards for the ugliest, funniest, and most creative sweaters, plus traditional awards for top overall male and female, top masters male and female, and top three in ten year age groups from 9 and under to 80 and over.
Registration fees are listed as $30 for pre registration through December 11 and $35 for race day registration. Event shirts in youth large through 2XL are guaranteed for those who register by 11 AM on Tuesday December 8, 2026. The program has received support from the Arsht Cannon Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation.
Location details are provided as Fishing Pier Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Volunteer opportunities are available to support event operations and participant services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
