3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location: Acacia Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland, OH

Join us for an inspiring day of movement, resilience, and community in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).

Race Day Schedule

The Race Day Schedule is to be announced.

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup details are to be announced.

Prizes

Prizes information is to be announced.

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 and compete against each other.

Fundraising

• Fundraising Goal: Raise $150 or more and your registration fee will be refunded!
• Fundraising Importance: Funds raised help UOAA provide resources, educational materials, advocacy, and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.
• Fundraising Setup: Set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser during registration or through our DONATE button.
• Fundraiser Personalization: Create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL to direct your friends and family to sponsor your fundraising goal.

Fundraising Incentives

Empower Level: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Fundraising award: TBD.

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

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Betsy Kulling at eckulling@gmail.com or Jen Small at jen.small@ostomy.org.

Donations

United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports, empowers, and advocates for individuals living with an ostomy or continent diversion. Your generous donation helps raise awareness and continues our mission of promoting their 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.

For more details, visit our race page: Ostomy 5k Registration.