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Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

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Join the Worldwide Run For Resilience Virtual Ostomy 5k at your favorite place to Run, Walk, Roll or Pedal this Ostomy Awareness Day (OAD) ~ Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Ask you family, friends, colleagues and members of your support group to join your race team, fundraise or donate to help UOAA and our mission.

GET YOUR T-SHIRT EARLY! Register by July 31st and you will receive your Race T-shirt and Bib EARLY! For those who take advantage of this early registration period, you can expect to receive your T-shirt and Bib by the end of August or the beginning of September. Your name will also be entered into a drawing to receive a special Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k gift!

SAVE $5 – REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 6th!
Register by September 6th to receive your Race T-Shirt to wear on October 5th. Register by September 25th to receive a Bib only in the mail.

1. CLICK HERE to register for the Virtual Ostomy 5k event.

2. Run, walk, roll or pedal a 5k (3.1 miles) route on a track, park or a location of your choice near you! You can even run/walk on a treadmill.

3. Take pictures of yourself doing your virtual race and e-mail them to us or tag us on Facebook or Instagram.

4. Promote ostomy awareness and education to your family, friends and community during Ostomy Awareness Day. Post your experience to both UOAA’s Facebook page and the Run for Resilience Facebook page!

5. Hashtag your photos #RunforResilience or #OstomiesAreLifesavers and we may repost on Twitter or Instagram.

6. Create a Fundraising Page and raise money for ostomy awareness, advocacy and support. All proceeds benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. (https://www.ostomy.org/)

7. Not interested in participating in our Ostomy 5k, but want to get involved with Ostomy Awareness Day? No problem, visit our Ostomy Awareness Day webpage to write a proclamation request or a letter to the editor, join the fun on social media, and much, much more.

CLICK HERE to learn more to Register, Create a Race Team and invite your community to join you to celebrate the day, Donate or start an Individual or Team Fundraiser today!

10th Annual Durham, NC Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

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Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 10th Annual Durham, North Carolina Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. We hope you will join us as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary this year!

This Certified Run/Walk will take participants on the scenic American Tobacco Trail (ATT) over the 1-40 bridge. The out-and-back course will start and finish at the parking area at 8160 Renaissance Parkway in Durham, N.C. This 5k course is flat except for one gradual uphill section on the ATT just south of the 1-40 bridge. This course is certified by USATF and is a timed race.

This event is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower those living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and raise funds to support UOAA’s programs and services. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, co-workers, caregivers and others to join you at this special event to walk, run or just enjoy the family-friendly festivities.

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event, sign-up to participate, create a racing team, start or join a fundraising team and donate.

 

8th Annual Birmingham, Alabama Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k

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Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 8th Annual Birmingham, AL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

This year’s Fun Run/Walk will take place at Avondale Park, a 37-acre tree-filled park featuring a lake, an amphitheater, baseball diamonds & more.

Kids activities and vendors will be open throughout the duration of the event. This Run/Walk is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower those living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and raise funds to support UOAA’s programs and services. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, co-workers, caregivers and others to join you at this special event to walk, run or just enjoy the family-friendly festivities.

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event, sign-up to participate, create or join a fundraising team, and donation options.

2nd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k

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Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 2nd Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in Rogers, Arkansas on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

This 5k Fun Run and Kids Fun Run/Dash will be held at The Railyard Bike Park located at 299 E. Cherry Street in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. The course for this Fun Run will start at the Bike Park and will loop around the paved Lake Atlanta Trails.

This event is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower those living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and raise funds to support UOAA’s programs and services. We encourage you to invite family, friends, co-workers, caregivers and others to join you at this special event to walk, run or just enjoy the family-friendly festivities.

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event, sign-up to participate, create or join a fundraising team, and donation options.

5th Annual East Stroudsburg, PA Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

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Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 5th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K in East Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

This Certified Timed Run will be held at the Levee Loop Trail in Dansbury Park located at 15 Day Street in East Stroudsburg. The Levee Loop Trail is a 4.5-mile trail that connects East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg and follows the flood levee along scenic Brodhead Creek. All finishers will receive a certificate of completion with their name and official race time to celebrate their success!

This event is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower those living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and raise funds to support UOAA’s programs and services. We encourage you to invite family, friends, co-workers, caregivers and others to join you at this special event to walk, run or just enjoy the family-friendly festivities.

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event, sign-up to participate, create or join a fundraising team, and donation options.

 

6th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

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Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 6th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

This 5k Timed Run and 1 mile Children’s Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. 20th Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. With over 336 acres of land, Shelby Bottoms is a large urban park located approximately three miles east of downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. The park includes playgrounds, a dog park, baseball fields, two golf courses, and a community center.

This event is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower those living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and raise funds to support UOAA’s programs and services. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, co-workers, caregivers and others to join you at this special event to walk, run or just enjoy the family-friendly festivities.

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event, sign-up to participate, create or join a fundraising team, and donation options.

1st Annual Trumbull County, OH Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

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Ready, set, go! It’s time to get your walking or running shoes on and plan to participate in UOAA’s 1st Annual Trumbull County, OH Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

This 5k Fun Run will be held at the Niles Park & Wellness Center in Niles, Ohio. This indoor facility features a 4-lane track and turf area to celebrate rain or shine! This is a family friendly event.

This event is held annually to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery, empower those living with an ostomy or continent diversion, and raise funds to support UOAA’s programs and services. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, co-workers, caregivers and others to join you at this special event to walk, run or just enjoy the family-friendly festivities.

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

CLICK HERE to learn more about this event, sign-up to participate, create or join a fundraising team, and donation options.