Delanco, NJ Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k

The Inaugural Pennsauken, NJ Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 6,  2018.  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. 5K Run/Walk
11:00 a.m. Kids Fun Run

11:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony

Kids Activities and bidding at the silent auction throughout the morning

RACE COURSE

This Run/Walk will be held in Cooper River Park at the Jack Curtis Stadium, 5300 North Park Drive in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Cooper River Park (346.55 acres) runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township. The park is bounded by North and South Park Drives, Route 130 and Grove Street.

PARKING

Free parking is available on both sides of Jack Curtis Stadium, as well as on North Park Drive.

PACKET PICKUP

Pre-race Packet Pickup: To Be Announced

Day-of packet pickup will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.. on October 6th at the Jack Curtis Stadium race site. 

 PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers, age group winners, stroller winners and the top 3 ostomates.

AGE CATEGORIES
<15
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+

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.

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

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 gift to be determined. 

SPONSORSHIP

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

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”