3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k
- Date:
- Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location:
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Brooklyn, Ohio
44144
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- ostomy.org Register at runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 5k Run Virtual
JOIN US AT OUR NEW LOCATION IN 2026!
The excitement returns to Ohio, and this year, we’re taking it to the gorgeous Acacia Reservation in Cleveland Metroparks! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for an inspiring day of movement, resilience, and community in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - To Be Announced
The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, Bib with timing chip, and runner "swag" bag. So don't delay, register today to guarantee availability in your t-shirt size. We cannot guarantee shirt sizes or availability to those who register after September 1st!
PACKET PICKUP - To Be Announced
PRIZES - To be announced
CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM!
Once you’ve registered you have the option to CREATE a new RACE GROUP/TEAM or to JOIN one that’s already been established. This is a great way to get others in your community to Register to Participate in the Run and compete against each other. Invite family, friends, co-workers to Register, pick to be on your Race Group/Team (or start their own), order their T-Shirt & Bib and celebrate the day with you! (Please note this is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.)
FUNDRAISING
Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!
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.
We invite you to set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering to participate in the event, or through our DONATE button 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 join your team or sponsor you in your fundraising goal.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
♦Fundraising award: TBD
♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $450+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
♦Fundraising award: TBD
The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.
SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Betsy Kulling [email protected] or Jen Small at [email protected]
DONATIONS
United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers and advocates for the estimated 725,000 to 1 Million people who are living with an ostomy or continent diversion across the country. Your generous donation helps us to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and to continue our mission of promoting their quality of life through information, support, advocacy and collaboration. To make a Donation or start a Fundraising Team, please click on the "DONATE" Button at the top of this page.
RUN REFERRAL PROGRAM
Invite 5 other people to register and participate in the Run with you and you will be refunded $20 on YOUR registration! Simply share your unique referral link found on your registration confirmation page (email) "Remember to invite your friends with your special URL https:// ..." The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event so even if they cannot join you where you are, they can still celebrate from afar!