9th Annual Meridian, ID Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 9th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 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: will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
• Race Start: The run will start at Noon
• Vendors: Sponsors and vendors will be onsite from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM

👕 Registration Information

The Registration Fee of $30.00 includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Please note there are a limited number of T-Shirt sizes now available. So don’t delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you’d like to wear at the event.

🏞️ 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 an Amphitheatre, Basketball courts, Bike Racks, Bocce Ball, a Community Garden, and much more.

🚗 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 an ostomy pouch provided by our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to wear the pouch during 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 established. This is a great way to engage your community in the Run and compete against each other. Invite family, friends, and co-workers to register and celebrate the day with you!

💰 Fundraising

Raise $100 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded! Fundraising is crucial for the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K. Funds help UOAA continue to provide resources and support to the ostomy community.

We invite you to set up your own Personal or Team Fundraiser when registering to participate, or through our DONATE button on the page.

🎁 Fundraising Incentives

Empower: $225+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Champion: $425+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.

🤝 Sponsorship

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

🙏 Donations

The United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting those living with ostomies. Your generous donation helps raise awareness and promotes quality of life for these individuals. 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! Share your unique referral link found on your registration confirmation page.

🔗 More Information

For more details about the event and registration, please visit our website: 9th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k.