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 . We will be offering Professional Run Timing Services with Race Time Race Management - This is a family friendly event and we will also be offering 50-yard dash Kids Runs for ages 5 and under, and ages 6 through 10! We also welcome and encourage you to bring dogs and other pets that can be outside safely! We can provide water and a water bowl. For six years, the Ostomy Support Group of DuPage County hosted their own Run for Resilience 5k walk and run, and made this an "Official" UOAA event in 2024! Please join us and UOAA to celebrate 9 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. Donations are tax deductible ( https://www.ostomy.org ). NOTE: To ensure everyone is safe and comfortable running, walking, or rolling on the run course, we are capping the number of participants at 100 this year. RACE DAY SCHEDULE 8:30 am to 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 and Door Prize Giveaway DON'T DELAY, REGISTER TODAY - Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing for the 5k through July 25th and save! Register by September 4 to guarantee t-shirt availability and your preferred size. The Registration Fee of $35.00 for the 5k and $20.00 for the 50-yard Kids Run includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, a Bib, and a participant Swag Bag. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing for the 5k through July 31st and save $5.00! (Price for the 5k goes up to $40 after July 31.) So don't delay! Register today to guarantee T-shirt availability and your preferred size at the event. THE COURSE The 5k run/walk/roll will be held on a looped course starting on Bi
5K: 2026 Design to be Revealed Soon
3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under: 2026 Design to be Revealed Soon!
3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10: 2026 Design to be Revealed Soon!
2nd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under: World Ostomy Day is front and center on this year's T-Shirts!
2nd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10: World Ostomy Day is front and center on this year's T-Shirts!
1st Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash): T-Shirt Size & Availability NOT Guaranteed after 9/06/2024
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $35.00 | Apr 30 | Aug 1 |
| $40.00 | Aug 1 | Oct 3 | |
| 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under | $20.00 | Apr 30 | Oct 4 |
| 3rd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 | $20.00 | Apr 30 | Oct 4 |
| Volunteer Sign-Up | $0.00 | Apr 30 | Oct 2 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | 51:24 | 18:46 |
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| 2nd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 5 and under | $20.00 | Mar 31 | Oct 5 |
| 2nd Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) for ages 6 through 10 | $20.00 | Jun 30 | Oct 5 |
| 1st Annual Downers Grove, IL Ostomy Fun Run - KIDS RUN (50-Yard Dash) | $17.50 | Aug 15 | Oct 6 |