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

Event Overview

Come celebrate the 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k on Saturday, October 2nd in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day!

• Location: 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI
• URL: Race Registration
• Family Friendly: This event will include lots of fun and laughter, local vendors, food, music and celebration.
• Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity.

Race Day Schedule

To Be Announced - Stay Tuned!

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.

• Competition: This is a great way to get others in your community to register and participate in the run.
• Invite Others: Encourage family, friends, and co-workers to register.
• Team Registration: Select your Race Group/Team, order T-Shirts & Bibs.
• Note: This is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.

Fundraising Opportunities

Raise $150 or more and your registration fee will be refunded! Fundraising is essential for supporting the UOAA.

• Personal Fundraisers: Set up your own fundraiser when registering or through the DONATE button.
• Custom Links: Create a unique fundraiser name and URL.
• Message Personalization: Personalize your fundraising message to direct your friends and family to your page.
• Support: Funds help provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and community support.

Fundraising Incentives

Your commitment to fundraise and support the community is important. We appreciate your hard work.

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

Sponsorship

If you are interested in supporting the run as a Sponsor, please contact the Local Race Director, Denise Miller at [email protected] or National Race Director, Jen Small at [email protected].

Donations

Your generous donation helps to raise awareness of ostomy surgeries and promote quality of life through support and advocacy.

• Nonprofit Status: UOAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Community: Supports and empowers the estimated 725,000 to 1 million people living with an ostomy.
• Mission: To promote the quality of life through information and collaboration.
• Donation Button: Please click on the "DONATE" Button at the top of this page.

Run Referral Program

Invite 5 other people to register and you will be refunded $20 on YOUR registration!

• Unique Link: Share your unique referral link found on your registration confirmation page.
• Eligibility: The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event.
• Celebration: Friends can celebrate remotely if they cannot join you in person.
• Registration Confidence: It's a simple way to register with peace of mind.

Event Insurance

Event Registration Protection is now available for participants!

• Coverage: Add coverage to your registration for a refund if unable to attend due to a qualifying reason.
• Simple Process: Easy to register with confidence.
• Terms: Please review the policy for details on qualifying events.