2nd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

The 2ND ANNUAL ROGERS, AR RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, a kid's run, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. Visit WWW.OSTOMY.ORG [http://www.ostomy.org] for more information.



_RACE DAY SCHEDULE _

6:30 AM Packet Pick-up

8:00 AM 5k Run/Walk Start

9:00 AM Vendors and Activities

9:15 AM Kid's Fun Run/Dash (TBD)

9:30 AM Award Ceremony Starts



_DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!
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The Registration Fee of $29.00 and $20.00 for the Kid's 50-Meter Dash includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Please note there are a limited number of T-Shirt sizes now available. So don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event.



_RACE COURSE_

This 5k Fun Walk, Run or Roll and Kids Fun Run/Dash will be held at The Railyard Bike Park located at 299 E. Cherry Street in downtown Rogers, Arkansas. The course for this Fun Run will start at the Bike Park and will loop around the paved Lake Atlanta Trails.

The exact route map will be included in your registration packets.



_PARKING_

Parking is available at The Railyard Bike Park or near downtown.



_PACKET PICKUP_

Packet pick-up schedules will be posted closer to the date of the event. Same day registration will be available before the start of the run, which will be $29.00 for adults and $17.50 for the Kid's run.



_PRIZES_

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, top M/F in each age group, as well as to the top Male and Female Ostomates. - This could change for each event as well.



_OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH_

Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by one or more of our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on a pouch for the race to improve awareness and empathy for the challenges faced by people living with ostomies.



_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 $100 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_

Your commitment to fundraise and support the ostomy and continent diversion community is no small endeavor, and we appreciate your dedication and hard work.

DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - Empower: $200+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: THE ENERGETIC STAINLESS-STEEL VACUUM 33 OZ WATER BOTTLE

DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - Champion: $400+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: THE VIKING TARPAULIN BACKPACK COOLER

The CHAMPION level fundraisers will also receive the EMPOWER level fundraising award.

_SPONSORSHIP_

If you are interested in sponsoring the Race, please contact Maria Sandoval at [email protected] or Dulce Aguirre 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!