1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event 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.

• Date: October 4, 2025
• Location: Wallis Sands State Park, Rye Beach, NH
• Focus: Raising awareness and supporting the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
• Proceeds: Benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

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

👕 Registration

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY! We cannot guarantee size and availability of the 2025 World Ostomy Day & Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k T-shirts after Wednesday, September 4th!

• Fee Includes: Unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib
• Encouragement: Order your T-Shirt size today!

📦 Packet Pickup

You can pick-up your Race Bag, T-Shirt and Bib the morning of the event starting at 8:00 AM.

🏆 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.

• Inviting Others: Get family, friends, co-workers to Register to Participate in the Run
• Team Participation: Celebrate the day with your group!

💰 Fundraising

Raise $125 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded!

• Importance: Funding helps UOAA provide resources and support to the ostomy community
• Personal Fundraising: Set up your own fundraiser when registering

🎖️ 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.

📣 Sponsorship

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

🎁 Donations

Your generous donation helps raise awareness of life-saving surgery and promotes quality of life for those living with an ostomy.

• Organization: United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)
• Mission: Support and empower people living with an ostomy
• Donation Link: 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. The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event.

🔗 More Information

For additional details and to register, please visit this link.