DESCRIPTION Join the Seashore Striders for one of the most popular 5k races in "Beautiful Cape Henlopen State Park" in Lewes. The 19th Race for the Ribbon 5k. The 2nd event in the popular Seashore Strider Championship Series, this year's 19th Race for the Ribbon 5k will be held "live" only. The local 5k is a great event raising money every year for the terrible disease of Cancer...Over the last 19 years, under the leadership of the longtime great race organizer Stephanie Shuttleworth, the event raised thousands & thousands of dollars for so many families & children who have been affected by Cancer. This event also remembers Nancy Hendershot, the mother of Stephanie who this event has honored as well since the very beginning. Come join the Seashore Striders on their starting line. We look forward to being your host! 2026 Proceeds TBD RACE LOCATION Location...Main Beach Parking Lot...North Side...Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. RACE TIME Time...7:30 am RACE REGISTRATION: $30.00 "Early
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19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2) 2026 — Lewes, DE
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lewes, DE.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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