Virtual Ostomy 5k - Worldwide 2023

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Join us on Saturday, October 2, 2021 for World Ostomy Day (WOD) with your own 5k at your favorite place to run, walk, roll or pedal! All proceeds benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. (https://www.ostomy.org/)

Gather your family, friends, colleagues and caregivers to celebrate and share this year's WOD message that "Ostomates' Rights are Human Rights -- anytime and anywhere!"

 

TWO *NEW* REGISTRATION OPTIONS THIS YEAR!

This year you have the option of registering and receiving your Race Bib (mailed by UOAA), or registering and purchasing your unique World Ostomy Day Race T-Shirt and Bib through our new Online Store! Payment will be made directly to the Store, not UOAA and they will ship your order directly to you.

 

RACE BIB ONLY - If you choose to receive on a Race Bib, please register by Monday, September 20th at 11:59 p.m. EST, otherwise your Bib will be emailed to you (includes registrations received by 11am EST on October 1st).

 

T-SHIRT AND RACE BIB PURCHASED SEPARATELY - If you choose to purchase the unique 10th WOD Race T-Shirt and Bib for the event, a LINK will be sent WITH your CONFIRMATION EMAIL to place your ORDER through the ONLINE STORE. (Therefore, upon completion of your race registration there will not be any charges appearing on your registration confirmation page.)

ONLINE STORE CLOSES ON SEPTEMBER 10th at midnight. After this date, the store will be closed and no additional orders can be placed.

Shirts and bibs can only be shipped to addresses in the USA. Registrants outside the USA, please contact UOAA on shipping options. Additional donations are appreciated to help offset costs. Bib numbers can be emailed worldwide.

 

SET UP A GROUP/TEAM

After you've completed your registration you will have the option to set up a Group/Team. This is a great way to invite others to join you in celebrating the day. You will receive a unique URL address and social media options to invite others to register and join your Group. 

 

CELEBRATE THE DAY!

♦  Run, walk, roll or pedal a 5k (3.1 miles) route of your choice near you.  Ask your family and friends to join you, and create your own mini-event.  You can even run/walk on a treadmill!

♦ Take pictures of yourself doing your virtual race and email them to us or tag us on Facebook or Instagram.

♦  Promote ostomy awareness and education to your family, friends and community on World Ostomy Day. Post your experience to both UOAA's Facebook page and the Run For Resilience Facebook page!

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

♦  Fundraising is an important aspect of our Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K. Funds raised help UOAA continue to provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.

 

FUNDRAISE TO SUPPORT UOAA!

We invite you to set up your own Personal Fundraiser when registering to participate in the event, or through our DONATE link at the top of this page. You can create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address, personalize your fundraising message, and direct your friends and family to your page to sponsor you in your fundraising goal.

 

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

Your commitment to fund raise and support the ostomy and continent diversion community is no small endeavor, and we appreciate your dedication and hard work. 

> Fundraisers who raise $250 to $399 will receive a customized "Run for Resilience" Brushed Cotton Embroidered Adjustable Baseball Cap.

> Fundraisers who raise $400 or more will receive a customized "Run for Resilience" Deluxe Personal Toiletry Bag and Travel Umbrella with Case.