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2nd Annual Delanco, NJ Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k

Sat October 5, 2019 Delanco, NJ 08075 US Directions

Events

Kids Fun Run

10:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT

Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Individual (Open)

10:15AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
Open to ages 6 - 99.

Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k - Ostomate

10:15AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT
Open to ages 6 - 99.

Volunteer

8:00AM EDT - 1:00PM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.ostomy5k.org.

Place

Pennington Park
801 Creek Road
Delanco, NJ US 08075

Description

THIS RUN HAS BEEN CANCELLED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING OUR EAST STROUDSBURG, PA RUN (www.runsignup.com/PAOstomy5k) OR PARTICIPATING IN OUR VIRTUAL RUN/WALK (www.runsignup.com/Virtualostomyk5). BOTH WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 5, 2019. THANK YOU. 

The 2nd Annual Delanco (formerly Pennsauken), NJ Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 5,  2019.  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/)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. Kids Fun Run
10:15 a.m. 5k Fun Run/Walk

11:45 a.m. Awards Ceremony

Kids Activities and bidding at the silent auction throughout the morning.

Please note the Registration Fee for those registering after September 13th or on the day of the event will be $18 for Adults and $12 for Children 14 and under.

RACE COURSE

New Location! This year we will be holding a Fun Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run at scenic Pennington Park located in Delanco, NJ.  Encompassing 140 acres, Pennington Park provides outdoor recreation for all to enjoy. With views of the beautiful Rancocas Creek, the park features several habitat types including wetlands, tidal pond and marshland, creek shoreline, and meadows.

PARKING

Free parking is available in the park.

PACKET PICKUP

Day-of packet pickup will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on October 5th. More information to follow.  

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers and the top 3 ostomates.

T-SHIRTS

A unisex or female v-neck size Race T-Shirt and race bib are included with your registration fee. To ensure you receive the T-Shirt size you ordered, please register by Friday, September 13th. We will do our best to provide you with the T-Shirt size you ordered or a similar size, however, this is not guaranteed after September 13th.

OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH

Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch. 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. 

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

The Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be a family friendly event including kids' activities during the event.

FUNDRAISING 

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 DONATION link 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

Your commitment to fundraise and support the ostomy and continent diversion community is no small endeavor, and we appreciate your dedication and hard work.

> “Empower” Fundraisers who raise $200 or more will receive a distinctive RFR Cell Phone PopSocket

> “Champion” Fundraisers who raise $400 or more will receive a Blue Rolling Insulated Cooler Bag with “Ostomies Are Life-Savers” Life Ring Logo

SPONSORSHIP

If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact us at stephanieurzi@ostomygroupsnj.org

DONATIONS - UOAA 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 continue our mission of promoting their quality of life.  You can easily donate to this Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K by clicking ‘DONATE’ at the top of this page, or mail a check to UOAA, PO Box 525, Kennebunk, ME  04043, and put in the Memo Line – “Donate to (City) Run for Resilience”

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