2nd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Clevelend, Ohio
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of movement and community at the 2nd Annual Cleveland Ostomy 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the beautiful Brookside Valley Park in Cleveland, Ohio. This exciting event, in celebration of World Ostomy Day, invites participants to join together for a 5K walk/run to raise awareness and support for the ostomy community. The race kicks off at noon, following an engaging morning filled with packet pick-up and an exhibitor fair showcasing local resources and ostomy-friendly partners.
All proceeds from this uplifting event will benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., making your participation not only a fun day out but also a meaningful contribution to a vital cause. After crossing the finish line, enjoy festivities that include an awards ceremony and light refreshments while connecting with fellow participants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create or join a race group, fundraise, and make a difference. Register by September 4th to guarantee your t-shirt size and be part of this exciting celebration of resilience and community!
All proceeds from this uplifting event will benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc., making your participation not only a fun day out but also a meaningful contribution to a vital cause. After crossing the finish line, enjoy festivities that include an awards ceremony and light refreshments while connecting with fellow participants. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create or join a race group, fundraise, and make a difference. Register by September 4th to guarantee your t-shirt size and be part of this exciting celebration of resilience and community!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US AT OUR NEW LOCATION IN 2025!
THE EXCITEMENT RETURNS TO OHIO, AND THIS YEAR, WERE TAKING IT TO THE GORGEOUS BROOKSIDE VALLEY PARK [https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/brookside-reservation] IN THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS BROOKSIDE RESERVATION! JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025, FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OF MOVEMENT, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD OSTOMY 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 -_
EVENT SCHEDULE CLEVELAND, OH RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K
11:00 AM PACKET PICK-UP & SAME-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS
11:00 AM EXHIBITOR FAIR OPENS EXPLORE LOCAL RESOURCES, GIVEAWAYS, AND OSTOMY-FRIENDLY PARTNERS
12:00 PM 5K WALK/RUN BEGINS LETS HIT THE COURSE TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF OSTOMY AWARENESS!
122:00 PM FINISH LINE FESTIVITIES: CHEER ON PARTICIPANTS, AWARDS CEREMONY & SOCIAL TIME WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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, 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 4th!
_PACKET PICKUP_
Saturday, October 5th starting at 9:00 a.m.
_PRIZES_
To be announced
_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 Linda Coulter at [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!
THE EXCITEMENT RETURNS TO OHIO, AND THIS YEAR, WERE TAKING IT TO THE GORGEOUS BROOKSIDE VALLEY PARK [https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/brookside-reservation] IN THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS BROOKSIDE RESERVATION! JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025, FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OF MOVEMENT, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD OSTOMY 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 -_
EVENT SCHEDULE CLEVELAND, OH RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K
11:00 AM PACKET PICK-UP & SAME-DAY REGISTRATION OPENS
11:00 AM EXHIBITOR FAIR OPENS EXPLORE LOCAL RESOURCES, GIVEAWAYS, AND OSTOMY-FRIENDLY PARTNERS
12:00 PM 5K WALK/RUN BEGINS LETS HIT THE COURSE TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF OSTOMY AWARENESS!
122:00 PM FINISH LINE FESTIVITIES: CHEER ON PARTICIPANTS, AWARDS CEREMONY & SOCIAL TIME WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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, 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 4th!
_PACKET PICKUP_
Saturday, October 5th starting at 9:00 a.m.
_PRIZES_
To be announced
_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 Linda Coulter at [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!
Races
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Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)
Incl. World Ostomy Day Is Front and Center on This Year's T-Shirts!
Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Walk, jog, run, roll or pedal your way to the finish line at the 2025 World Ostomy Day celebration! -
Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)
Incl. World Ostomy Day Is Front and Center on This Year's T-Shirts!
Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Walk, jog, run, roll or pedal your way to the finish line at the 2025 World Ostomy Day celebration! -
Volunteer
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
We love our volunteers!
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