7th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Nashville, Tennessee
  • Price Free - $35.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 7th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the beautiful Shelby Bottoms Park in Davidson, Nashville! This uplifting event, held in celebration of World Ostomy Day, is a fantastic opportunity to support the United Ostomy Associations of America, with all proceeds benefiting their vital initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, this event features a timed 5K run and a 1-mile Children's Fun Run, making it perfect for participants of all ages.

The race kicks off at 11:00 AM, with registration starting at 10:00 AM. Enjoy the scenic course that loops around Sevier Lake and explores the lush Shelby Bottoms Greenway, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. With prizes awarded to top finishers and the chance to join or create a race team, the atmosphere promises to be energetic and supportive. Don’t miss out on early bird pricing until July 25th! Mark your calendars and get ready to run for resilience, community, and awareness!

Organiser's Description

THE 7TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE, TN RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 IN CELEBRATION OF WORLD OSTOMY DAY. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE UNITED OSTOMY ASSOCIATIONS OF AMERICA, INC (UOAA) CHARITY, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. (HTTPS://WWW.OSTOMY.ORG/) [https://www.ostomy.org/%29]



RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

* 9:00 AM TO 9:30 AM - Volunteer Check-in & Vendor/Sponsor Set-up
* 10:00 AM TO 10:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up
* 11:00 AM - Run/Walk Start
* 12:00 NOON (or until the final finisher crosses the finish line - Awards Ceremony

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP - TBD

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW THROUGH JULY 25TH!

The Registration Fee of $35.00 and $20.00 for Children's Fun Run and/or children under the age of 12. The registration includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, Bib and participant "Swag Bags". Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through July 25th and save $5.00!


RACE COURSE

This 5k Timed Run and 1 mile Children's Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. 20th Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. With over 336 acres of land, Shelby Bottoms is a large urban park located approximately three miles east of downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. The park includes playgrounds, a dog park, baseball fields, two golf courses, and a community center. The course for this 5K begins at the Riverview Shelter, loops around Sevier Lake and extends into Shelby Bottoms Greenway.

The exact route map will be included in your registration packets. This course is timed, so Go For It! Professional race day timing services are provided by Bald Eagle Multi Sport events. There will be awards and medals following the run.


PARKING

There is ample free parking for up to 1,000 cars and free admission to Shelby Park and Shelby Park Community Center.


PACKET PICKUP

Pre-race Packet Pick-up location to be determined. Sign-up will be available at Packet Pick-up and the morning of the Run 1/2 hour before the start of the 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. his 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 $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

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: $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 Deborah Nelson 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

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

    Incl. 2025 Design to Be Revealed Soon!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $35.00

  • Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Ostomate

    Incl. 2025 Design to Be Revealed Soon!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $35.00

  • Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - 1 Mile Children's Fun Run

    Incl. 2025 Design to Be Revealed Soon!

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM CDT)

    $20.00

  • Volunteer

    Sat 4th October 2025 (7:00AM CDT)

    Free

    There will be several areas to help with. For example: Water & Snack Stations, Set up, take down & clean-up to name a few. If you have a special talent or skill that you would like to offer at the event please let us know.

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Location

Shelby Bottoms, Shelby Avenue & S. 20th Avenue, Nashville, 37206, TN, United States

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