Skip to main content

8th Annual Birmingham AL Ostomy 5k Fun Run

Sat October 5, 2024 Birmingham, AL 35222 US Directions

Events

Registration Opens Soon!

5K Fun Run/Walk

$20 8:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 10:00am CDT
Open to ages 13 - 99.
Registration Opens Soon!

5K Fun Run/Walk - Ostomate

$20 8:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 10:00am CDT
Registration Opens Soon!

Supporting But Sleeping In!

$20 8:00AM CDT - 11:00PM CDT Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 10:00am CDT
Registration Opens Soon!

1-Mile Children's Fun Run

$15 9:00AM CDT - 11:00AM CDT Registration Opens April 1, 2024 at 10:00am CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.ostomy.org/5k.

Description

The 8th Annual Birmingham, Alabama Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. (https://www.ostomy.org/)

 
REGISTER BY SEPT. 6th AND SAVE $5!

Take advantage of the 'Early Bird' Registration Fee of $24.00/$17.500 for the 1-mile Children's Fun Run, which includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. You'll also be guaranteed the T-Shirt size you order. After September 5th the Registration Fee will increase by $5.00 and T-Shirt sizes are no longer guaranteed. 

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE
 

Tentative Schedule of Events

  • 7:00 a.m. Registration and packet pickup
  • 8:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk (unofficially timed)
  • 9:00 a.m. 1 Mile Children's Fun Run
  • 11:00 a.m.  Awards Ceremony

 

REGISTRATION INCLUDES YOUR RACE T-SHIRT & BIB


A unisex Adult or Youth size T-Shirt and Bib are included with your registration fee for the 5k Event and 1-mile Children's Fun Run.

 

RACE COURSE
 

The Fun Run will take place at Avondale Park in Birmingham. 4101 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama. The exact route map will be included in your registration packets. 

 

PARKING

Parking is free and available on site.

 
PACKET PICKUP


TBD

 
PRIZES
 

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, as well as to the top Male and Female Ostomates. 

 
OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH
 

Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by Exclusive Diamond Sponsor Hollister. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on the pouch for the race to improve awareness and empathy for the challenges faced by people living with ostomies. 

 

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 

NEW! Raise $100 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: TBD
 
♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $400+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain
♦Fundraising award: TBD

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

SPONSORSHIP

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact us at misty.edwards@bhsala.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.

 

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Platinum

Gold

Bronze

Directions

Race Participant Survey

Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.

Did you participate in the race?

Would you recommend this race to a friend?

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Read how we use cookies and how you can control them by visiting our Privacy Policy.

If you continue to use this site, you consent to use all cookies.