1st Annual Trumbull County, OH Ostomy 5k

Join us for the 1st Annual Trumbull County, OH Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).

INSIDE EVENT!

This event will be held at the Niles Park & Wellness Center in Niles, Ohio. This indoor facility features a 4-lane track and turf area to celebrate rain or shine! This is a family friendly event. 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

8:00 AM Set Up Starts
9:00 AM Registration and Packet pick-up opens, raffle begins, sponsor tables available - Light refreshments & games for kids TBD
10:15 AM 5K Runners Line-up and Start 
10:45 AM or when runner's finish, Walkers Line-up and Start
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Prayer, Awards, Mayor’s Comments, Raffle Winners, refreshments/social time

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY!

The Registration Fee of $29.00 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. 

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, October 5th starting at 9:00 a.m.

PRIZES

To be announced 

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 Angie Davenport at BlessedwithaBag@gmail.com or Linda Coulter at Linda.Coulter@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 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!