Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Individual - (Open), Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - (Ostomate), Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Kids 50 Meter Dash (ages 2 - 8)
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World Ostomy Day is front and center on this year's T-Shirts!
Join us and celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day and the 12th Annual Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026! All proceeds will benefit the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) a 501 3(c) non-profit charity that helps patients living with an ostomy or continent diversion through support, education and advocacy. For more information regarding ostomies visit UOAA's website at www.ostomy.org . RACE DAY SCHEDULE To be announced PACKET PICKUP TO BE ANNOUNCED 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. 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 ostom
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Durham, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
