3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

Join us for the 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day.

We will also be offering Professional Run Timing Services with Race Time Race Management - This is a family friendly event and we will also be offering 50-yard dash Kids Runs for ages 5 and under, and ages 6 through 10! We also welcome and encourage you to bring dogs and other pets that can be outside safely! We can provide water and a water bowl.

For six years, the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County hosted their own Run for Resilience 5k walk and run, and made this an "Official" UOAA event in 2024! Please join us and UOAA to celebrate 8 years of Ostomy Awareness and Support in Downers Grove, IL. 

All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).

NOTE: To ensure everyone is safe and comfortable running, walking, or rolling on the run course, we are capping the number of participants at 100 this year. 

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• 8:45 am to 9:15 am Same day registration and packet pick-up
• 9:30 am Gather for group photo and announcements
• 10:00 am 5k Run/Walk/Roll STARTS
• 11:00 am Kids Runs (50-yard Dash)
• 11:30 am Awards Ceremony

 

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY - Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing for the 5k through July 25th and save! Register by September 4 to guarantee t-shirt availability and your preferred size.

The Registration Fee of $35.00 for the 5k and $20.00 for the 50-yard Kids Run includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, a Bib, and a participant Swag Bag. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing for the 5k through July 25th and save $5.00! (Price goes up to $40 after July 25.) So don't delay; register by September 4 to guarantee T-shirt availability and your preferred size at the event. 

 

THE COURSE

The 5k run/walk/roll will be held on a looped course starting on Birchwood Place, proceeding to Lacey Road, then to Woodcreek Drive, and then back to Birchwood Place. The 5k will end on Woodcreek Drive.  Participants are welcome to run/walk/roll any or all of the course, but only participants who complete the entire 5k will be eligible to win an award. The course map is available here and will be posted at the registration desk.

 

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up will occur on race day from 8:45 am to 9:30 am.

 

PARKING

There is ample free parking at the Byram Healthcare office. 

 

PRIZES

Medals for top three overall 5k finishers, male and female, and top three overall 5k finishers for the Ostomate category

Awards for top three finishers of each Kids Run

REFRESHMENTS

We will have a variety of complimentary refreshments for you to enjoy after the race! Trader Joe’s of Glen Ellyn is donating bananas and mandarin oranges, and The Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County is donating the rest of the refreshments.  

Gandi The Juice Guru will have a a mobile juice bar on site serving made-to-order fresh squeezed vegetable and fruit juices.  10% of the proceeds will benefit the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County!

 

FREE SAMPLES

Race bags will contain lots of goodies, including samples from sponsors.

 

CREATE OR JOIN A 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. Invite family, friends, and co-workers to Register, choose to be on your Race Group/Team (or start their own), 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 $150 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

♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $225+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. 
♦Fundraising award: TBD
 
♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $425+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
♦Fundraising award: TBD

The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award. 

 

SPONSORSHIP

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Barbara Tischler at owner@thecluttercoach.com or Bret Cromer at bret.cromer@gmail.com 

 

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!