2nd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the 2nd Annual Downers Grove, IL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in celebration of World Ostomy Day.

We will also be offering Professional Run Timing Services with Race Time Race Management. This is a family-friendly event, and we will also be offering 50-yard dash Kids Runs for ages 5 and under, and ages 6 through 10!

🎉 Event History

• Established Event: For six years, the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County hosted their own Run for Resilience 5k walk and run.
• Official Recognition: Made this an "Official" UOAA event in 2024!
• Celebration: Join us and UOAA to celebrate 8 years of Ostomy Awareness and Support in Downers Grove, IL.
• Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization.

⚠️ Participant Limit

NOTE: To ensure everyone is safe and comfortable running, walking, or rolling on the run course, we are capping the number of participants at 100 this year.

🕒 Race Day Schedule

• 8:45 am to 9:30 am: Same day registration and packet pick-up
• 10:00 am: 5k Run/Walk/Roll STARTS
• 11:00 am: Kids Runs (50-yard Dash)
• 11:30 am: Awards Ceremony

💵 Registration Information

Don’t delay, register today! Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing for the 5k through July 25th and save! Register by September 4 to guarantee t-shirt availability and your preferred size.

• Registration Fee: $35.00 for the 5k and $20.00 for the 50-yard Kids Run includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, a Bib, and a participant Swag Bag.
• Early Bird Pricing: Save $5.00 before July 25.
• Price Increase: Goes up to $40 after July 25.
• Deadline: Register by September 4 for guaranteed t-shirt availability.

🛤️ The Course

The 5k run/walk/roll will be held on a looped course starting on Birchwood Place, proceeding to Lacey Road, then to Woodcreek Drive, and then back to Birchwood Place. The 5k will end on Woodcreek Drive.

Participants are welcome to run/walk/roll any or all of the course, but only participants who complete the entire 5k will be eligible to win an award. The course map is available here and will be posted at the registration desk.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will occur on race day from 8:45 am to 9:30 am.

🅿️ Parking

There is ample free parking at the Byram Healthcare office.

🏆 Prizes

• Medals: For top three overall 5k finishers, male and female, and top three overall 5k finishers for the Ostomate category.
• Awards: For top three finishers of each Kids Run.
• Door Prizes: Donated by Dick Pond of Lisle and Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants of Downers Grove.
• Eligibility: Must be present to win these prizes.

🍽️ Refreshments

• Complimentary Refreshments: A variety of refreshments will be provided after the race, including donations from Trader Joe’s of Glen Ellyn.
• Mobile Juice Bar: Gandi The Juice Guru will serve fresh squeezed juices with 10% of the proceeds benefiting the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County.
• Goodies: Race bags will contain samples from sponsors.

👥 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.

💰 Fundraising

Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!

• Importance: Fundraising is crucial for UOAA's resources and support.
• Personal Fundraising: Set up your own fundraising page when registering to participate.
• Team Fundraising: 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.

🏅 Fundraising Incentives

Empower: $225+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.

Champion: $425+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.

🤝 Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Barbara Tischler at owner@:thecluttercoach.com or Bret Cromer at bret.cromer@:gmail.com.

❤️ Donations

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.