Redemption City's Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk

🎄 Redemption City's Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk 🏃‍♀️🎅

The sweaters may be ugly, but the impact is anything but!

Grab your ugliest Christmas sweater, gather your family and friends, and join Redemption City for one of our favorite holiday traditions! Our Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk returns on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a festive way to give back this Christmas season, this family-friendly event has something for everyone!

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
📍 Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes, Delaware
🏃 Run or Walk — All Ages & Abilities Welcome!

MORE THAN JUST A 5K!

🎄 Ugliest Sweater Contest: Prizes awarded to the top three ugliest Christmas sweaters!

🏆 Race Awards: Seashore Striders will coordinate running awards for participants.

🦆 Ugly Sweater Duck Hunt: Keep your eyes peeled for 24 hidden ugly-sweater ducks throughout the course and event area! Find one, bring it to the Redemption Station, and claim a special prize.

🎁 Participant Swag: Fun goodies and surprises for participants.

☕ Post-Race Festivities: Enjoy refreshments, holiday cheer, and time connecting with friends and neighbors.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun: Perfect for families, church groups, youth groups, coworkers, and anyone who wants to spread a little Christmas joy!

❤️ EVERY STEP SUPPORTS A GREATER PURPOSE

Proceeds benefit Redemption City, Inc., a faith-based nonprofit serving adults experiencing homelessness throughout Sussex County, Delaware.

Through our transitional shelters, North Star Navigation Center, Street Outreach, case management, housing navigation, and North Star Nights winter shelter, Redemption City provides essential services while helping individuals move toward stability, independence, and permanent housing.

With our second season of North Star Nights beginning December 1, your participation helps support critical services during one of the most challenging times of the year for individuals experiencing homelessness.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A RUNNER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Walk with your family, run for a personal best, compete for the ugliest sweater, hunt for a duck, or simply come enjoy the festivities. Every registration, sponsorship, and act of support helps us continue serving our neighbors in need.

Sponsorship and in-kind donation opportunities are also available for businesses, churches, and community organizations looking to make an impact this holiday season.

🎄 Gather your crew, get those sweaters ready, and join us for a morning of festive fun with a purpose!

*Fun Steps. Brighter Tomorrows.*

Learn more: https://runsignup.com/Race/DE/Lewes/REDEMPTIONCITY5KRUNWALK