5th Annual East Stroudsburg, PA Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Past event
8:00 AM EDT
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Free–$37.50 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Join us for the 5th Annual East Stroudsburg, PA Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 14, 2023! This vibrant event will take place at the scenic Levee Loop Trail in Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg, Monroe, and is held in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a timed 5K course along a beautiful 4.5-mile trail that follows the picturesque Brodhead Creek.

Starting at 9:00 AM, participants will have the chance to celebrate resilience and support a worthy cause, as all proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. With early registration at just $39, participants will receive a stylish event t-shirt and bib, with a limited number of sizes available. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with the community, raise awareness, and potentially earn prizes for top finishers! Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking to enjoy a fun day outside, this event promises to be an uplifting experience. Sign up today and be a part of this inspiring event!

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  • Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Individual (Open)

    T-Shirt - limited size availability after 9/15/2023

    RACE DAY SCHEDULE 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Registration 10:00 a.m. - 5k Run/Walk 12:00 Noon Awards Ceremony

    8:00 AM EDT

    $37.50

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  • Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Ostomate

    T-Shirt - limited size availability after 09/15/2023

    RACE DAY SCHEDULE 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Registration 10:00 a.m. - 5k Run/Walk 12:00 Noon Awards Ceremony

    8:00 AM EDT

    $37.50

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  • Volunteer Sign-Up

    T-Shirt

    We love our volunteers! Please sign up here to register as a Run for Resilience Race Day volunteer and reserve your tee-shirt size.

    7:00 AM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

The 5th East Stroudsburg, PA Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. (HTTPS://WWW.OSTOMY.ORG/ https://www.ostomy.org)



_RACE DAY SCHEDULE _

Registration & Packet Pick-up: 8:30 AM
Run/Walk Start: 9:00 AM
Basket Raffle Start: 10:30 AM
Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks: 11:30 AM till 12:00 PM



_DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!_

The Registration Fee of $39.00 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 Timed Run will be held at the Levee Loop Trail in Dansbury Park located at 15 Day Street in East Stroudsburg. The Levee Loop Trail is a 4.5-mile trail that connects East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg and follows the flood levee along scenic Brodhead Creek. All finishers will receive a certificate of completion with their name and official race time to celebrate their success!



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



_PARKING_

There is ample free parking at Dansbury Park.



_PACKET PICKUP_

Pre-race Packet Pick-up location to be determined.



Same day registration will be available onsite.



_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 $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: $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 Gina Day at [email protected] or Carla Arnold 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!

Location

Dansbury Park, 15 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, 18301, PA, United States

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