1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 6:00AM EDT
  • Location Rye Beach, New Hampshire
  • Price Free - $35.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the vibrant 1st Annual New England Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the stunning Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, Rockingham! This exciting fun run and walk is organized in celebration of World Ostomy Day and aims to raise awareness and support for the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Whether you're running, walking, rolling, or cheering from the sidelines, this family-friendly event promises to be a fantastic day filled with community spirit and ocean breezes.

Participants can look forward to a picturesque seaside course, a Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM, and a Kids Fun Run at 10:00 AM, followed by fun activities and a closing ceremony at 10:45 AM. With registration including a stylish T-shirt and bib, don’t miss your chance to order your preferred size before September 4th! Gather your friends, family, and co-workers to create or join a race team, and let’s make this event a celebration of resilience and camaraderie. Come out, have fun, and help us support the ostomy communityβ€”register today and be part of this transformative experience!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND OSTOMY 5K FUN RUN AND WALK ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD OSTOMY DAY.

CELEBRATE WITH US THE BEAUTIFUL WALLIS SANDS STATE PARK [https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/wallis-sands-state-park/]IN RYE BEACH, NH. WHETHER YOU RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR CHEER FROM THE SIDELINES, THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT IS ALL ABOUT RAISING AWARENESS, BUILDING RESILIENCE, AND SUPPORTING THE UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA (UOAA). ENJOY THE REFRESHING OCEAN BREEZE AS YOU MAKE YOUR WAY ALONG THE PICTURESQUE SEASIDE COURSE. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA, INC. (UOAA), A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE (HTTPS://WWW.OSTOMY.ORG).

The host site for this event is the NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources [https://www.dncr.nh.gov/contact-us], Division of Parks and Recreation.

_RACE DAY SCHEDULE_

Sponsor Set-Up 7:30 AM

Registration 8:00 to 9:00 AM

Food Truck Open - 8:00 AM

Fun Run Starts 9:00 AM

Kids Fun Run 10:00 AM

Kids Activities 10:30 AM

Closing Ceremony and Awards - 10:45 AM



DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY! WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SIZE AND AVAILABILITY OF THE 2025 WORLD OSTOMY DAY & RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K T-SHIRTS AFTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH!

The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. So don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event.



_PACKET PICKUP_

You can pick-up your Race Bag, T-Shirt and Bib the morning of the event starting at 8:00 AM.



_PRIZES_

Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the Open and Ostomate catagories.



_CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM! _

Once youve registered you have the option to CREATE A NEW RACE GROUP/TEAM OR TO JOIN one thats 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 $125 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_

DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - Empower: $225+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: TBD

DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - Champion: $425+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING 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 Christine Ryan via email [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!

Races

  • 1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)

    Incl. World Ostomy Day Is Front and Center on This Year's T-Shirts!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    Walk, jog, run, roll or pedal your way to the finish line at the 2025 World Ostomy Day celebration!
  • 1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)

    Incl. World Ostomy Day Is Front and Center on This Year's T-Shirts!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    Walk, jog, run, roll or pedal your way to the finish line at the 2025 World Ostomy Day celebration!
  • Kid's Fun Run - Children (Ages 12 and Under)

    Incl. World Ostomy Day Is Front and Center on This Year's T-Shirts!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $20.00

    Kids are invited to participate in a 50-meter Dash!
  • Volunteer

    Sat 4th October 2025 (6:00AM EDT)

    Free

    We love our volunteers!

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Location

Wallis Sands State Park, 1050 Ocean Blvd, Rye Beach, 03870, NH, United States

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