The 4th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017  All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

LAST YEAR’S RESULTS
In 2016 over 200 registered for this event.  Collin Jarvis took top honors in 16:31 – a new course record.  Maggie Healy finished in 19:48 to win the women’s title.   Kimberlie Meeker holds the women’s course record of 18:03 set in 2015.

RACE COURSE
The race course has been changed a little this year with a different start and finish line located at 8160 Renaissance Parkway) in front of HHGregg.  The course will be run on the scenic American Tobacco Trail and will take participants over the new I-40 bridge extension.  The turn-around will be on the ATT, just behind the Kroger.  This 5K course is flat except for one uphill section on the ATT just south of the I-40 bridge.  This course is certified by USATF and is a timed race.  Click here to download a course map.

 RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
9:00 a.m. Kids Fun Run
9:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony
Kids Activities throughout the morning

PARKING
Parking will be available at the parking lot off of Renaissance Parkway.

 PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers, age group winners, Stroller winner, and the top 3 ostomates.
<15
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+

T-SHIRTS
Tech T-shirts will be included with registration if registered before the deadline. Race shirts will be either unisex or female v-neck cut.

OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH
Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch. 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. 

FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be a family friendly event including kids' activities during the event.  Specific kids' activities include:
- 50-meter dash
- Face Painting
-Cornhole
-Coloring 

FUND RAISING
You can register to fundraise, start or join a fundraising team, set a goal, and begin raising money in support of United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA).  You can also search for other participants and donate toward their goals.
We will be having an incentivized fundraising challenge for those individuals who raise over $250. Those who raise $250+ will receive a limited edition t-shirt.  Please contact ostomy5kdurham@gmail.com for more information!
All proceeds benefit UOAA, and will support UOAA’s work of advocating, empowerment, and education.
15% of the proceeds from this event will be set aside to provide Sandi McBride CARES scholarships to assist individuals in the Raleigh/Durham area who would like to attend UOAA’s National Conference.  UOAA’s Sandi McBride CARES program provides scholarships to people who have had surgery within the year before conference, are attending a National Conference for the first time, and who would be unable to attend without financial support
We will be having an incentivized fundraising challenge for those individuals who raise over $250. Those who raise $250+ will receive a custom t-shirt. 

Click here for more information and to register