3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy 5k
Join us for the 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. This family-friendly event includes a 5k run/walk/roll, professional timing services, and 50-yard dash Kids Runs for ages 5 and under, and ages 6 through 10. Dogs and other pets are welcome if they can be outside safely.
The event is hosted by the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County and is an "Official" UOAA event, celebrating 8 years of Ostomy Awareness and Support in Downers Grove, IL. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
- 8:45 am - 9:15 am: Same day registration and packet pick-up
- 9:30 am: Gather for group photo and announcements
- 10:00 am: 5k Run/Walk/Roll STARTS
- 11:00 am: Kids Runs (50-yard Dash)
- 11:30 am: Awards Ceremony
Registration:
- Early Bird Pricing for the 5k through July 25th.
- Register by September 4th to guarantee t-shirt availability and preferred size.
- Registration Fee includes a T-Shirt, Bib, and participant Swag Bag.
The Course: The 5k run/walk/roll is a looped course starting and ending on Birchwood Place, proceeding to Lacey Road and Woodcreek Drive.
Packet Pick-Up: Race day from 8:45 am to 9:30 am.
Parking: Ample free parking at the Byram Healthcare office.
Prizes: Medals for top three overall 5k finishers (male, female, and Ostomate category), and awards for top three finishers of each Kids Run.
Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments will be available, including donations from Trader Joe’s and The Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County. Gandi The Juice Guru will have a mobile juice bar on site.
Fundraising: Raise $150 or more and your Registration Fee will be refunded. Funds raised support UOAA's mission.
Run Referral Program: Invite 5 other people to register and participate, and your registration fee will be refunded $20.
