10th Annual Meridian, ID Ostomy 5k

Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 8:00 AM MDT

Location: The Julius M. Kleiner Park, Shelter A, 1900 N. Records Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
Type: Run

At a glance

Run for resilience and awareness at this unique 5k, supporting the UOAA and offering a chance to experience an ostomy pouch.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

From the organizer

The 10th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in celebration of World Ostomy Day weekend. Join us at the beautiful Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park in Meridian, Idaho. 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

Packet pick-up will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon The run will start at Noon Sponsors and vendors will be onsite from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM The Registration Fee includes a unisex adult or youth size T-Shirt, Bib with timing chip, and runner "swag" bag. So don't delay, register today to guarantee availability in your t-shirt size! So don't delay, register today to order the T-Shirt size you'd like to wear at the event.

RACE COURSE

This 5k Fun Run will be held at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, Shelter A at 1900 N Records Ave in Meridian.

The exact route map will be included in your registration packets and posted in the registration area.

The Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park is a 58-acre regional park established in 2012. The park was a gift to the City of Meridian in honor of the man who once farmed the land on which the park is now located. The park includes many amenities such as an Amphitheatre, Basketball, Bike Racks, Bocce Ball, Community Garden and Pollinator Garden, Concession Stand, Drinking Fountains, a Labyrinth, Public Art, Playgrounds, Stocked Fishing Ponds and an Accessible Fishing Dock, Restrooms, and many more!

PARKING

There is ample free parking available.

PACKET PICKUP

TBD

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female, the top Male and Female Ostomates.

OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH

Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by our sponsors. 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.