Arizona Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

The Inaugural Arizona Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017.  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

8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Picnic
11:00 a.m. – Food

We're celebrating Ostomy Awareness day with a Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K Run/Walk, followed by a Picnic in the Park! This Fun for All Ages event will include crafts for kids, Ostomy Bingo, corn hole toss, horseshoes, and food. Fishing is available at your own cost (kids under age of 9 are free).

RACE COURSE - The run/walk will take place at Red Mountain Park, located at 7745 E. Brown Road in Mesa, Arizona. The course will start at the Dove Ramada before passing the Falcon and Hawk Ramadas and around the duck pond back to the finish and picnic area at the Dove Ramada. Come celebrate Ostomy Awareness Day with food, fun and entertainment!

PARKING - Ample parking is located on Sun Valley Blvd. off of Brown Road in front of the Dove Ramada.

T-SHIRTS - Tech T-shirts will be included with registration if registered before the deadline. Race shirts will be either unisex or female v-neck cut. You are guaranteed a race shirt if you register by September 20th. You may purchase additional race shirts for $10 each.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES - The Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be a family friendly event including kids' activities during the event.  Specific kids' activities include crafts, corn hole toss, horseshoes, Ostomy Bingo and fishing (license required over age 9).

FUNDRAISING - Set up your own personal or team fundraising site and get your friends and family to reach your fundraising goals.  If you raise over $250, you will receive a unique and limited fundraising tech shirt.  Stay tuned for the new fundraising site.

SPONSORSHIP - If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please contact us at [email protected]!

 DONATIONS - The donations received at this event support United Ostomy Associations of America's mission to promote the quality of life for people with ostomies and continent diversions through information, support, advocacy and collaboration. Please visit www.ostomy5k.org for more information!