10th Annual Meridian, ID Ostomy 5k

10th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k

The 10th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in celebration of World Ostomy Day weekend. Join us at the beautiful Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian, Idaho. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. (https://www.ostomy.org/)

Race Day Schedule

• Packet pick-up: 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
• Run start: Noon
• Sponsors and vendors: Onsite from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM

The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, Bib with timing chip, and runner "swag" bag. So don't delay, register today to guarantee availability in your t-shirt size!

Race Course

This 5k Fun Run will be held at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, Shelter A at 1900 N Records Ave in Meridian. The exact route map will be included in your registration packets and posted in the registration area.

The Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park is a 58-acre regional park established in 2012. The park includes many amenities such as:

• Ampitheatre
• Public Art
• Playgrounds
• Stocked Fishing Ponds

Parking

There is ample free parking available.

Packet Pickup

TBD

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female, 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 our sponsors. 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.

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. Invite family, friends, co-workers to Register, pick to be on your Race Group/Team (or start their own).

Fundraising

• Refund: Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!
• Support: Funds raised help UOAA provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support to the ostomy and continent diversion community.
• Setup: Invite friends and family to join your Personal or Team Fundraiser.

Fundraising Incentives

Empower: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Champion: $450+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Upon reaching these levels, you will receive additional rewards!

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the Race, please contact Carrie Flaherty at flahertc@slhs.org

Donations

Your generous donation helps us to raise awareness of this life-saving surgery and to continue our mission of promoting the quality of life for those with ostomies. 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.

New This Year!

Event Registration Protection is now available for participants! For just a few dollars at checkout, you can add coverage to your registration and receive a refund if you’re unable to attend due to a qualifying reason. Terms apply—please review the policy for details on qualifying events.

For more details, visit the official race page at Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K.