19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2) 2026 — Lewes, DE

Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Lewes, DE
Venue
1 Main Beach Lane, CHSP
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $40.00
Events
19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K Run/Walk. (SS Summer Series #2), 19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K WALK
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Short Sleeve Tech T-Shirt
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Registration for the 19th Race for the Ribbon 5K Run & Walk costs $30 to $40. The event takes place on May 31, 2026, at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, with a 7:30 a.m. start time. This race is part of the SS Summer Series (#2) and offers a 1-mile distance option. Both runners and walkers are welcome to participate. The venue is located at 1 Main Beach Lane.

From the Race Organizer
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… Former Seashore Strider National XC Champion Luke Burton. (written by Tom Icontrera) “Luke broke his rib last year, and it continued to bother him. After gett

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2) 2026 — Lewes, DE?

19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2) 2026 — Lewes, DE takes place on May 31, 2026. The race is held in Lewes, Delaware.

Where is 19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2) 2026 — Lewes, DE held?

19TH RACE FOR THE RIBBON 5K RUN & 5K WALK. (SS Summer Series #2) 2026 — Lewes, DE is held at 1 Main Beach Lane, CHSP in Lewes, Delaware.

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