Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k

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Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k The Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k run/walk is held each year in October to benefit United Ostomy Associations of America a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.

MISSION:
To increase public awareness about persons living with an ostomy, promote empathy and compassion, and support the educational and support services provided by the UOAA to the ostomy communities across the country. BACKGROUND:
An ostomy refers to the surgically created opening on the abdomen to allow the discharge of stool or urine. There are over 1,000,000 people in the United States living with an ostomy, and approximately 120,000 new ostomy surgeries are performed each year as a result of cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis), trauma, and birth defects, yet public awareness of ostomates is surprisingly low. Adjusting to life with an ostomy pouch can be an emotionally difficult journey. The UOAA (United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc) is a non‐profit 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to establish community ostomy support groups to help ease this challenging transition for new ostomates. The United Ostomy Associations of America sponsor National Ostomy Awareness Day on October 4, 2014, and in honor of this, Triangle area ostomy nurses in NC are combining efforts to orchestrate the 1st annual WannaWearOne Ostomy AWEARness 5K in Durham, NC as the national marquee event for this special day. All proceeds will go directly to the United Ostomy Associations of America to help strengthen ostomy support groups nationwide and promote community ostomy education, empathy and awareness. Public awareness of those living with an ostomy is the first step toward a greater understanding, empathy and compassion. Please visit www.ostomy5k.org for more details. RACE COURSE:
The race will be held near the Southpoint Mall area of Durham on the scenic American To***co Trail (ATT) over the new I-40 bridge. The out-and-back course will start and finish at the parking lot outside of Omega Sports, located off of Renaissance Parkway in Durham, NC. The turn-around will be on the ATT, just before the intersection of Dunhill Road. This 5K course is flat except for one uphill section on the ATT, south of the I-40 bridge. This 5K course will be certified by the USATF. For more information or to inquire about sponsorship, please contact [email protected]

07/31/2026

Today 7/31 is the last day to save $5 off ALL Ostomy 5k locations! https://www.ostomy.org/5k/ Added bonus for Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k to get your shirts shipped to you in mid-August!

Last chance to get $5 off registration on ALL Ostomy 5k locations around the country. Sign-up by Friday, July 31 midnigh...
07/30/2026

Last chance to get $5 off registration on ALL Ostomy 5k locations around the country. Sign-up by Friday, July 31 midnight ET.

🎧 LET’S BUILD THE ULTIMATE OSTOMY 5K PLAYLIST! 🎶🔥Every good 5K needs a soundtrack — whether you’re running, walking, rol...
07/29/2026

🎧 LET’S BUILD THE ULTIMATE OSTOMY 5K PLAYLIST! 🎶🔥

Every good 5K needs a soundtrack — whether you’re running, walking, rolling or doing your 5K Your Way!

We want to know what keeps YOU moving!

🎵 What’s your ultimate pump-me-up song?
🎧 Music, podcast… or do you prefer no headphones at all?
🔥 What’s that ONE song that comes on and suddenly you’ve got a little more pep in your step?
🏃‍♀️ What track absolutely HAS to make our playlist?

Drop your favorites in the comments! 👇
We’re taking your suggestions and building the ultimate Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K playlist!

And don’t be shy about your musical taste. Country? Rock? Pop? Disco? 80s? Hip-hop? Something you'd never admit is on your playlist? We want it ALL. 😂🎶

Then crank it up and join us this October as we celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day and the incredible ostomy community!

💙💚 One Community, Stronger Together.

07/16/2026

Introducing this year's RFR Ostomy 5k t-shirts with the Ostomy Awareness Day theme One Community-Stronger Together. Register now for all in-person events to save and secure yours! Virtual 5k registrants save and get it first in early September if act by July 31st!

Registration is now open for your favorite event near you and several new cities and locations! Take advantage of “Early...
06/11/2026

Registration is now open for your favorite event near you and several new cities and locations! Take advantage of “Early Bird” pricing through July 31st at midnight EST to guarantee your size/availability and save! Can't make it to an in-person event? You can still be part of the movement through our Virtual Ostomy 5K. https://www.ostomy.org/5k/

New this year! Registration insurance because we know health and the unexpected can come up in our community. Sign-up fo...
05/15/2026

New this year! Registration insurance because we know health and the unexpected can come up in our community. Sign-up for an event near you with some peace of mind!

Resilience story! Meet Denise Miller who was inspired by start an Ostomy 5k in Ann Arbor, Michigan this year after feeli...
05/07/2026

Resilience story! Meet Denise Miller who was inspired by start an Ostomy 5k in Ann Arbor, Michigan this year after feeling so welcomed at the 5k in Cleveland last year! The ovarian cancer survivor loves running again and wants to give back to UOAA and to raise ostomy awareness! https://www.ostomy.org/resilience-story-denise-miller/

Cheering on Molly representing the spirit of ostomy resilience at the Boston Marathon today!
04/20/2026

Cheering on Molly representing the spirit of ostomy resilience at the Boston Marathon today!

In our “Why I'm Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what's inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

Save the Date – the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K is Back!Mark your calendars October 3-4, 2026! The Run for Resilience O...
04/13/2026

Save the Date – the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K is Back!

Mark your calendars October 3-4, 2026! The Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K returns this fall in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day (October 3) bringing the ostomy community together to raise awareness, celebrate resilience, smash stigma's and have some serious fun along the way.

Registration is Now Open for Most Events with more TBD: Join us at one of our in-person events or sign-up for the Virtual Ostomy 5k! https://www.ostomy.org/5k/

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