Virtual Ostomy 5k - Worldwide

Join the movement! On Saturday, October 3, 2026, let’s celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day by participating in the Virtual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k. This marks the 12th year of our empowering Virtual 5k event! 

Complete the 5k your way—walk, run, roll, swim, pedal, or even count your steps on the journey leading up to the big day. Whether outdoors or on a treadmill at home, the choice is yours to celebrate resilience and unity in the ostomy community.

Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or fellow ASG members to honor this milestone together. Every step you take helps support UOAA’s vital mission. As a 501(c)(3) charity organization, your generous donations are tax deductible.

Together, let’s create awareness and celebrate 20+ years of progress, support, and resilience!

The Registration includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt and Bib. So don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event. 

Bib-Only Registrations: Those who register before Noon on Friday, September 25th will receive their 2026 Ostomy Awareness Day & Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k bib in the mail (USPS). If you register after this time, your Bib will be e-mailed to you. 

CREATE OR JOIN A RACE GROUP/TEAM! 

Once you’ve registered you also 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, join 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 $150 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

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

♦Fundraising Level - Empower: $250+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain. 

♦Fundraising award: TBA

♦Fundraising Level - Champion: $450+ in fundraising individually or as a Team Captain

♦Fundraising award: TBA

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

 

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.\

 

CELEBRATE THE DAY!

• Run, walk, roll or pedal a 5k (3.1 miles) route of your choice near you.  Ask your family and friends to join you and create your own group or mini-event.  You can even run/walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike to reach your goal!
• Share your success! Take pictures of yourself doing your virtual race and email them to us or tag us on Facebook or Instagram.
• Promote ostomy awareness and education to your family, friends and community on Ostomy Awareness Day. Post your experience to both UOAA's Facebook page and the Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Facebook page!
• Hashtag your photos #RunforResilience, #Ostomy5k and #OstomyAwareness we may share on UOAA's pages on Twitter or Instagram.

NEW THIS YEAR! Event Registration Protection is now available for participants! For just a few dollars at checkout, you can add coverage to your registration and receive a refund if you’re unable to attend due to a qualifying reason. It’s a simple way to register with confidence and peace of mind. Terms apply—please review the policy for details on qualifying events.