11th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k, Durham NC

Race Overview

Join us and celebrate World Ostomy Day and the 11th Annual Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 on the scenic American Tobacco Trail in Durham, NC.

Event Details

• Location: Start/finish line will be held on the grassy knoll area in front of Haverty's Furniture at 8160 Renaissance Parkway Durham, NC.
• Course: The race will take you from the start/finish area on to the American Tobacco Trail north, crossing over I-40 with the turn around near the Crooked Creek Trailhead on the ATT.
• Certification: This is an out and back course that is certified by the USATF.
• Family-Friendly: This is a family friendly event with a DJ, kids dash, kids activities, and a fantastic silent auction with local sports tickets and memorabilia, restaurant gift cards, crafts, gift baskets, etc.

Beneficiary

All proceeds will benefit the United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity that helps patients living with an ostomy or continent diversion through support, education, and advocacy. For more information regarding ostomies, visit UOAA's website at www.ostomy.org.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 a.m. Registration/Packet Pick-up
• 8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
• 9:00 a.m. Kids 50 Meter Dash (Ages 2 - 8)
• 9:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony

Registration Information

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY! We cannot guarantee size and availability of the 2026 World Ostomy Day & Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k T-shirts after Wednesday, September 4th!

The Registration Fee of $38.00 and $25.00 for the Kid's 50-Meter Dash includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. 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 and Kids 50-Meter Dash will be held on the AMERICAN TOBACCO TRAIL located at 8160 RENAISSANCE PARKWAY, DURHAM, NC. The exact route map will be included in your registration packets.

Packet Pickup

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, top M/F in each age group, as well as to 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 one or more of our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on a 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), order their T-Shirt & Bib, 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 us at [email protected].

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!