2026 Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k

Join us in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. 

In-person events are scheduled in states around the country on Saturday, October 3rd (AL, OH, TN, NH, MI, OR) and Sunday October 4th (ID, NH) More events, locations and details will be announced soon! The Virtual run/walk/roll will return so you can participate and gather with friends and family wherever you are.

2026 Registration Now Open unless event listed TBD. Check Back for Updates!

Choose Your City

Worldwide Virtual 5k (Anywhere)

Saturday October 3rd

Ann Arbor, MI

Saturday, October 3rd

Birmingham, AL

Saturday, October 3rd
Cleveland - OH- 5K- race

Cleveland, OH (Open)

Saturday, October 3rd
Downers Grove, IL 5k

Downers Grove, IL (Open)

Saturday, October 3rd

Meridian, ID (Open)

Sunday, October 4th
Nashville, TN 5k Registration

Nashville, TN (Open)

Saturday, October 10th
Portland, OR 5k

Portland, OR (Open)

Saturday, October 3rd
Rye-NH- Sunday, October 4th - 5k-register

Rye, NH (Open)

Sunday, October 4th

Columbia, SC (TBD)

Durham, NC – TBD

Celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day 2026 with the Virtual Ostomy 5k and in-person events around the country on October 3rd and 4th. The Ostomy 5k event is a key fundraiser to support the programs and services of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA)

Run, Walk, Roll or Pedal in your own neighborhood, fitness center or local park. Or hop on your home treadmill in support of ostomy awareness.

Ask your family, friends or support group members to join you by creating your own RUN/WALK TEAM! It’s an easy step to create one after you’ve registered for the event.

2026 Information and Registration!

NEW THIS YEAR – We’re excited to now offer Registration Insurance through RunSignup.com with Protecht RegShield. This optional coverage helps provide peace of mind for participants facing unexpected life events that may prevent them from attending. Coverage may help protect against unexpected situations such as illness, injury, family emergencies, severe weather, and other qualifying events.

As many in our community understand, health and life circumstances can change quickly. Registration Insurance offers added flexibility and confidence when registering for the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k.

Registration Includes T-Shirt & Bib

Your registration fee includes the official 2026 Ostomy Awareness Day – Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k T-shirt and race bib.

Register by July 31st to save $5 with Early Bird pricing! Early Bird registration ends at Midnight EST on July 31st.

Register by Friday, September 4, 2026 to guarantee your T-shirt size and availability. After this date, shirt sizes and quantities will only be available while supplies last.

T-shirts for in-person participants will be distributed locally at your event location at packet pick-up.

Virtual Run

Register by July 31st and save $5 with Early Bird pricing — plus receive your official 2026 Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k T-shirt early in mid-August so you can show your support before Ostomy Awareness Day! Early Bird pricing ends at midnight on July 31st.

Please note: T-shirt size and availability cannot be guaranteed for registrations received after September 4th, 2026 so don’t delay, sign up today!

Virtual Run – BIB ONLY

Please register by September 23  to ensure you will receive your Bib in the mail via USPS prior to October 3rd. After September 23rd a Bib will be emailed to you. 

FUNDRAISE or DONATE TO SUPPORT UOAA

As this is a critical fundraising event for our nonprofit organization, we encourage you to start a Personal or Team Fundraiser when you Register. You can create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address, personalize your fundraising message, and direct your friends and family to your Personal or Team page to sponsor you in your fundraising goal. There will also be great fundraising incentives awarded to our top fundraisers!

Get Started

If you would like to celebrate World Ostomy Day without registering for the event, you can easily click on the DONATE button to show your support for the ostomy community and UOAA’s goal to raise awareness and share this year’s theme: “Invisible Disabilities: Visible Support. The Global Unity of Ostomates”. Bringing light to uncover the invisible ostomy and create visible support. Fostering conversation, global awareness, and ensuring equity for our communities both locally and globally.”

DONATE

All proceeds benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Therefore, sponsorships and donations are tax-deductible.

2026 National Sponsors

Exclusive Diamond Sponsor
Convatec
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors

If you are interested in being a National Sponsor of our 2026 Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k, please contact Christine Ryan, UOAA’s Executive Director, at christine.ryan@ostomy.org to learn how we can partner together.