1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k

1st Annual New England Ostomy 5k

Join us for the First Annual New England Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in celebration of World Ostomy Day.

Event Location

Celebrate with us at the beautiful Wallis Sands State Park in Rye Beach, NH.

• Event Type: Fun Run and Walk
• Family-Friendly: Open to runners, walkers, and supporters
• Purpose: Raise awareness and support for UOAA
• Proceeds: Benefit United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 AM: Sponsor Set-Up
• 8:00 - 9:45 AM: Registration
• 8:00 AM: Food Truck Open
• 9:00 AM: Fun Run Starts
• 10:00 AM: Kids Fun Run
• 10:15 AM: Kids Pumpkin Painting Activity
• 10:45 AM: Raffle Winners Announced, Closing Ceremony and Awards

Bring cash or cards for a chance to win gift cards and more during the raffle!

Registration Information

The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Don’t delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you’d like to wear at the event. Please note we can no longer guarantee the availability of T-Shirt sizes, but we will do our best!

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. Invite family, friends, and co-workers to participate and celebrate the day together!

Fundraising

Raise $125 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded! Fundraising helps UOAA provide resources, educational materials, and support for the ostomy community.

Fundraising Incentives

• Empower Level: Fundraise $225+
• Champion Level: Fundraise $425+
• Rewards: Awards at each level - details TBD
• Availability: Champion level fundraisers will also receive Empower rewards.

Sponsorship

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

Donations

Your generous donation helps UOAA continue its mission. To donate or start a fundraising team, please click on the "DONATE" Button at the top of this page.

Run Referral Program

Invite 5 others to register and participate, and you'll receive $20 back on your own registration. Share your unique referral link found in your registration confirmation!

For More Information

Visit our race page: New England Ostomy 5k.