1st Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k, Ann Arbor MI

Event Overview

Come celebrate the 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k on Saturday, October 3rd in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day!

Event Details

• Location: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI
• Date: October 3, 2026
• Type: Family-friendly event with fun, laughter, local vendors, food, music, and celebration.
• Proceeds: Benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization.

Race Day Schedule

To Be Announced - Stay Tuned!

Race Group/Team

Once you’ve registered, you have the option to create a new Race Group/Team or to join one that’s 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.
• Team: Organize your Race Group/Team and celebrate the day together!
• T-Shirt & Bib: Order for your team members.
• Note: This is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.

Fundraising Opportunities

• Goal: Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!
• Support: Funds raised assist UOAA in providing resources, educational materials, advocacy, and support.
• Set Up: Create a Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering or through the DONATE button.
• Customize: Unique Fundraiser Name and URL address available.

Fundraising Incentives

Your commitment to fundraise and support the ostomy and continent diversion community is greatly appreciated.

• Empower Level: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Fundraising award: TBA
• Champion Level: $450+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Fundraising award: TBA
• Bonus: Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in supporting the run as a Sponsor, please contact Local Race Director, Denise Miller at 5kMI@gmail.com or National Race Director, Jen Small at jen.small@ostomy.org.

Donation Information

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 living with an ostomy or continent diversion. Your generous donation helps raise awareness and promote quality of life.

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. The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event.

More Information

For additional details, visit the race page: Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k.