1st Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k Fun Run

Join us for the 1st Annual Downers Grove, IL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. There will also be a 50-yard Kids Run! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).

For the past six years, the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County has hosted their own Run for Resilience 5k walk and run, as well as Ostomy Awareness Day events. This year, we have decided to make this an official event. Please join us and UOAA to celebrate 7 years of Ostomy Awareness and Support in Downers Grove, IL. 

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

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

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!

The Registration Fee of $29.00 and $17.50 for the 50-yard Kid's Run includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. Please note there are a limited number of T-Shirt sizes now available. So don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event. 

THE COURSE

This fun run/walk/roll will be held on an approximately one-mile looped course from the Byram Healthcare building on Woodcreek Drive. The route will proceed along Birchwood Place to Lacey Rd to Woodcreek Drive and back to the Byram building. Course maps are available online and will be posted at the registration desk.

PACKET PICK-UP

> Friday, October 4, 2024 Pick up will be from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Byram Healthcare

> Saturday, October 5, 2024 before the start of the run, between 9:00 am and 9:45 am at Byram Healthcare

PARKING

There is ample free parking at the Byram Healthcare office. 

PRIZES

Participant awards for all finishers

Medals for top three overall 5k finishers, male and female, and top three 5k finishers for the Ostomate category

Awards for top three finishers of Kids Run

REFRESHMENTS

We will have a variety of refreshments for you to enjoy after the race!

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! (Please note this is NOT a Team Fundraiser. To set up a Personal or Team Fundraiser, please go to the DONATE button.)

FUNDRAISING

Raise $125 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, or through our DONATE button at the top of this page. 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 in your fundraising goal.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $200+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. 
♦Fundraising award: The Energetic Stainless-Steel Vacuum 33 oz water bottle
 
♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $400+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
♦Fundraising award: The Viking Tarpaulin Backpack Cooler 

The Champion level fundraisers will also receive the Empower level fundraising award. 

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

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 who are living with an ostomy or continent diversion across the country. 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 (email) "Remember to invite your friends with your special URL https:// ..." The referral program is valid for all in-person run locations and the virtual event so even if they cannot join you where you are, they can still celebrate from afar!