Virtual Ostomy 5k - Worldwide
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $9.00 - $30.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the celebration for the Virtual Ostomy 5K on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Biddeford, York! This exciting event commemorates World Ostomy Day and marks the 11th anniversary of our empowering 5K run in support of the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA), which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. Participants can complete the 5K distance of 3.1 miles their way—whether by walking, running, rolling, swimming, or biking—wherever they choose! This inclusive event encourages everyone to gather friends, family, or community members to honor resilience and unity within the ostomy community.
Register now for just $30, which includes a unisex T-shirt and bib, and take advantage of early bird pricing available until July 25th! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to raise awareness, support a vital cause, and possibly have your registration fee refunded by fundraising. Help UOAA continue its important mission of providing resources and advocacy for those with ostomies. Let’s make every step count and celebrate 20 years of progress together—register today and get ready to run for resilience!
Register now for just $30, which includes a unisex T-shirt and bib, and take advantage of early bird pricing available until July 25th! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to raise awareness, support a vital cause, and possibly have your registration fee refunded by fundraising. Help UOAA continue its important mission of providing resources and advocacy for those with ostomies. Let’s make every step count and celebrate 20 years of progress together—register today and get ready to run for resilience!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE UOAAS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH US ON WORLD OSTOMY DAY!
Join the movement! ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025, LETS CELEBRATE WORLD OSTOMY DAY BY PARTICIPATING IN THE VIRTUAL RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K. This marks the 11th year of our empowering Virtual 5k event as well as United Ostomy Associations of Americas 20th Anniversary!
Complete the 5k your waywalk, run, roll, swim, pedal, or even count your steps on the journey leading up to the big day. Whether outdoors or on a treadmill at home, the choice is yours to celebrate resilience and unity in the ostomy community.
Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or fellow ASG members to honor this milestone together. Every step you take helps support UOAAs vital mission. As a 501(c)(3) charity organization, your generous donations are tax deductible.
TOGETHER, LETS CREATE AWARENESS AND CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF PROGRESS, SUPPORT, AND RESILIENCE!
DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW THROUGH JULY 25TH!
The Registration Fee of $30.00 includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through July 25th and save $5.00!__
_CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM! _
Once youve registered you also 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, join 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_
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: TBA
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - CHAMPION: $425+ IN FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A TEAM CAPTAIN
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: TBA
THE _CHAMPION_ LEVEL FUNDRAISERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE THE _EMPOWER _LEVEL FUNDRAISING AWARD.
_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!
_CELEBRATE THE DAY!_
* Run, walk, roll or pedal a 5k (3.1 miles) route of your choice near you. Ask your family and friends to join you and create your own group or mini-event. You can even run/walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike to reach your goal!
* Share your success! Take pictures of yourself doing your virtual race and email them to us or tag us on Facebook or Instagram.
* Promote ostomy awareness and education to your family, friends and community on Ostomy Awareness Day. Post your experience to both UOAA's Facebook page and the _Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k _Facebook page!
* Hashtag your photos _#RUNFORRESILIENCE, #WORLDOSTOMYDAY_ and _#OSTOMYAWARENESS_ we may share on UOAA's pages on Twitter or Instagram.
Join the movement! ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025, LETS CELEBRATE WORLD OSTOMY DAY BY PARTICIPATING IN THE VIRTUAL RUN FOR RESILIENCE OSTOMY 5K. This marks the 11th year of our empowering Virtual 5k event as well as United Ostomy Associations of Americas 20th Anniversary!
Complete the 5k your waywalk, run, roll, swim, pedal, or even count your steps on the journey leading up to the big day. Whether outdoors or on a treadmill at home, the choice is yours to celebrate resilience and unity in the ostomy community.
Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or fellow ASG members to honor this milestone together. Every step you take helps support UOAAs vital mission. As a 501(c)(3) charity organization, your generous donations are tax deductible.
TOGETHER, LETS CREATE AWARENESS AND CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF PROGRESS, SUPPORT, AND RESILIENCE!
DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW THROUGH JULY 25TH!
The Registration Fee of $30.00 includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through July 25th and save $5.00!__
_CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM! _
Once youve registered you also 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, join 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_
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: TBA
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING LEVEL - CHAMPION: $425+ IN FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A TEAM CAPTAIN
DIAMOND SUITFUNDRAISING AWARD: TBA
THE _CHAMPION_ LEVEL FUNDRAISERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE THE _EMPOWER _LEVEL FUNDRAISING AWARD.
_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!
_CELEBRATE THE DAY!_
* Run, walk, roll or pedal a 5k (3.1 miles) route of your choice near you. Ask your family and friends to join you and create your own group or mini-event. You can even run/walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike to reach your goal!
* Share your success! Take pictures of yourself doing your virtual race and email them to us or tag us on Facebook or Instagram.
* Promote ostomy awareness and education to your family, friends and community on Ostomy Awareness Day. Post your experience to both UOAA's Facebook page and the _Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k _Facebook page!
* Hashtag your photos _#RUNFORRESILIENCE, #WORLDOSTOMYDAY_ and _#OSTOMYAWARENESS_ we may share on UOAA's pages on Twitter or Instagram.
Races
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Virtual Ostomy 5k - T-Shirt & Bib
Incl. T-Shirt Size & Availability Not Guaranteed After September 6th
$30.00
OPENS 28 APRWe are excited that you will be walking, running, rolling or pedaling with us! Don't delay, register today! Registration will close at least 10 days prior to the event so you will receive your t-shirt and bib in time for World Ostomy Day on Saturday, October 4th! -
Virtual Ostomy 5k - Bib Only
$9.00
OPENS 21 APRWe are excited that you will be walking, running, rolling or pedaling with us! Order by September 24th to receive your Race Bib by mail. If you register after September 24th at Noon Eastern Time, your Bib will be e-mailed to you.
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