7th Annual Birmingham AL Ostomy 5k Fun Run

The 7th Annual Birmingham, Alabama Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 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.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

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

Packet pickup will be at 7:00 a.m. on September 30th at the race site.

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!

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.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

Fundraising Level - Empower: $200+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Fundraising award: The Kobuck Convertible Sling with the Run for Resilience logo. This custom sling pack can be worn crossbody or around the wait making it the perfect go anywhere bag. Fundraising Level - Champion: $400+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. Fundraising award: The Crossland Fleece Picnic Blanket embroidered with the Run for Resilience logo. The picnic blanket is fleece with a water-resistant backing. This blanket folds up and has a strap and pocket for easy transportation. 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 [email protected].

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.