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7th Annual Boise, ID Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

Boise, Idaho

Boise, Idaho

Sat 7th October 2023

2 races

Organiser's Description

The 7th Annual Boise Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, 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/)
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RACE DAY SCHEDULEย 
12:00 to 1:00 pm - Registration and Packet-Pickup
1:00 pm - 5K Run/Walk
2:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
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REGISTER BY SEPT. 13TH AND SAVE $5!
Take advantage of the 'Early Bird' Registration Fee of $20.00/$15.00 for the Kids' Fun Run/Dash, which includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. You'll also be guaranteed the T-Shirt size you order. After September 13th the Registration Fee will increase by $5.00 and T-Shirt sizes are no longer guaranteed.ย 
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RACE COURSE
This 5k Fun Run will be held at Ann Morrison Park at the Old Timer's Pavilion (covered shelter) located at 1000 West American Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83706. Ann Morrison Park is a 153-acre (62 ha) urban park along the Boise River and includes picnic facilities, bocce courts, a disc golf course, horseshoe pits, an outdoor gym, a volleyball court, a playground, tennis courts, and fields for softball, soccer, cricket, and football.
The course for this 5K begins at the Old Timer's Pavilion.
The exact route map will be included in your registration packets.
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PARKING
There is ample free parking available.
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PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will take place at the Old Timer's Pavilion any time between 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and the start of the race.
NOTE: Registration Fee during race day packet-pick-up time is $25.00 for Adults and Children.ย 
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PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female, the top Male and Female Ostomates.
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ย OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH
Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on the pouch for the race to improve awareness and empathy for the challenges faced by people living with ostomies.
ย CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM!ย 
Once youโ€™ve registered you have the option to CREATE a new RACE GROUP/TEAM or to JOIN one thatโ€™s 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.)
ย FUNDRAISINGย 
NEW! 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.
ย 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.
> โ€œEmpowerโ€ Fundraisers who raise $200 or more will receive a special Fundraiser's Award to be announced soon!
> โ€œChampionโ€ Fundraisers who raise $400 or more will receive a special Fundraiser's Award to be announced soon!
ย SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring the Race, please contact Carrie Flaherty at [email protected]
ย 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.

Races

  • Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Individual

    Sat 7th October 2023

    CLOSED
  • Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Ostomate

    Sat 7th October 2023

    CLOSED

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