1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us for the First Annual New England Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 4, 2025 in celebration of World Ostomy Day.

🌊 Event Details

• Location: Wallis Sands State Park in Rye Beach, NH.
• Purpose: This family-friendly event is all about raising awareness, building resilience, and supporting the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA).
• Course: Enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze along the picturesque seaside course.
• Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).

📅 Race Day Schedule

• Sponsor Set-Up: 7:30 AM
• Registration: 8:00 to 9:00 AM
• Fun Run Starts: 9:00 AM
• Kids Fun Run: 10:00 AM
• Kids Activities and Food Trucks: 10:30 AM
• Closing Ceremony and Awards: 10:45 AM

📝 Registration Information

The Registration Fee of $30.00 includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib.

📦 Packet Pickup

To Be Announced

🏆 Prizes

Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the Open and Ostomate categories.

👥 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: Invite family, friends, co-workers to Register.
• Team Building: Pick your Race Group/Team or start a new one.
• Order: Order their T-Shirt & Bib.
• Celebrate: Celebrate the day together!

💰 Fundraising

Raise $125 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded! Fundraising is an important aspect of our Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K.

• Resources: Funds raised help UOAA provide resources, educational materials, advocacy and support.
• Team Fundraiser: Set up your Personal or Team Fundraiser during registration.
• Unique Fundraiser: Create a unique Fundraiser Name and URL address.
• Invite: Invite friends and family to join your team or sponsor you.

🥇 Fundraising Incentives

♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $225+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain.

♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $425+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Champion fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award.

🤝 Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact Christine Ryan via email christine.ryan@ostomy.org.

💖 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 living with an ostomy or continent diversion. Your generous donation helps raise awareness and promote their quality of life.

To make a Donation or start a Fundraising Team, please click 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.

For more details, visit our race page: 1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k.