8th Annual Birmingham AL Ostomy 5k Fun Run

The 8TH ANNUAL BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K will be held on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 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/%29]__



_DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!_

The Registration Fee of $29.00 and $22.50 for the 1-Mile Children's Fun Run 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 DAY SCHEDULE_

Tentative Schedule of Events

* 7:00 a.m. Registration and packet pickup
* 8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk (unofficially timed)
* 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Children's Fun Run
* 11:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony



_REGISTRATION INCLUDES YOUR RACE T-SHIRT & BIB_

A unisex Adult or Youth size T-Shirt and Bib are included with your registration fee for the 5k Event and 1-mile Children's Fun Run.



_RACE COURSE___

The Fun Run will take place at AVONDALE PARK IN BIRMINGHAM. 4101 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. The exact route map will be included in your registration packets.



_PARKING_

Parking is free and available on site.



_PACKET__ PICKUP_

TBD



_PRIZES_

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, as well as to the top Male and Female Ostomates.



_OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH_

Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and other goodies. 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.



_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 [http://www.ostomy.org]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 us 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!