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

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us and celebrate World Ostomy Day and the 11th Annual Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 on the scenic American Tobacco Trail in Durham, NC.

📍 Location

• Start/Finish Line: Grassy knoll area in front of Haverty's Furniture at 8160 Renaissance Parkway, Durham, NC.
• Course: The race will take you onto the American Tobacco Trail, crossing over I-40.
• Certification: This is an out and back course certified by the USATF.
• Family Friendly: Includes DJ, kids dash, activities, and a silent auction.

💙 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 Details

Don’t delay, register today - Early Bird Pricing through July 25th and Save! 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!

💰 Fundraising

💚 Fundraising Incentives

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.

🤝 Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact us at Ostomy5kdurham@gmail.com.

🌟 Donations

United Ostomy Association 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. 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.