3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price Free - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of movement, resilience, and community at the 3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026! This year, the event moves to the beautiful Acacia Reservation in Cleveland Metroparks, offering a scenic backdrop for participants. Join fellow runners and walkers in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day, with all proceeds benefiting the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Whether you're competing in the 5K race or participating as part of a team, this event promises to be filled with excitement and camaraderie.
Don't miss your chance to secure a unisex adult or youth t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and a runner "swag" bag as part of your registration. Participants are encouraged to form teams, inviting family, friends, and colleagues to join in the fun. Plus, fundraising efforts are crucial, with incentives for those who raise $150 or more. Make a difference in the ostomy community while enjoying a day of fitness and fellowship. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event in Cleveland, and be part of a movement that promotes awareness and support for those living with an ostomy!
Don't miss your chance to secure a unisex adult or youth t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and a runner "swag" bag as part of your registration. Participants are encouraged to form teams, inviting family, friends, and colleagues to join in the fun. Plus, fundraising efforts are crucial, with incentives for those who raise $150 or more. Make a difference in the ostomy community while enjoying a day of fitness and fellowship. Mark your calendars for this uplifting event in Cleveland, and be part of a movement that promotes awareness and support for those living with an ostomy!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US AT OUR NEW LOCATION IN 2026!
THE EXCITEMENT RETURNS TO OHIO, AND THIS YEAR, WERE TAKING IT TO THE GORGEOUS ACACIA RESERVATION [https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/acacia-reservation] IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS! JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026, FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OF MOVEMENT, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF OSTOMY AWARENESS 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 - _TO BE ANNOUNCED
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 1st!
_PACKET PICKUP - _TO BE ANNOUNCED
_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 $150 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: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: TBD
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - CHAMPION: $450+ 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 Betsy Kulling eckulling@gmail.com or Jen Small at jen.small@ostomy.org
_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 ACACIA RESERVATION [https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/acacia-reservation] IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS! JOIN US ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026, FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OF MOVEMENT, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF OSTOMY AWARENESS 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 - _TO BE ANNOUNCED
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 1st!
_PACKET PICKUP - _TO BE ANNOUNCED
_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 $150 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: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: TBD
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - CHAMPION: $450+ 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 Betsy Kulling eckulling@gmail.com or Jen Small at jen.small@ostomy.org
_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. 2026 Design to Be Revealed Soon!
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$30.00
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. 2026 Design to Be Revealed Soon!
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$30.00
Walk, jog, run, roll or pedal your way to the finish line at the 2025 World Ostomy Day celebration! -
Volunteer
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
We love our volunteers!
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Acacia Reservation, Cedar Road, Cleveland, 44144, OH, United States
3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k
