9th Annual Nashville, TN Ostomy 5K

Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT

Location: Shelby Bottoms, Shelby Avenue & S. 20th Avenue, Nashville, TN 37206
Type: Run

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Run for resilience and awareness at this cause-driven 5K, celebrating World Ostomy Day and supporting the UOAA community.

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Join the 9th Annual Nashville, TN Ostomy 5K, a meaningful event supporting the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Held at Shelby Bottoms, a spacious urban park along the Cumberland River, this timed 5K and 1-mile Children's Fun Run offers a chance to run for a vital cause. Participants can also opt to wear an ostomy pouch to foster awareness and empathy. Celebrate World Ostomy Day while contributing to UOAA's mission of support and advocacy for the ostomy community.

From the organizer

The 9th Annual Nashville, TN Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible. ( https://www.ostomy.org/)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE - Subject to Change

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM - Volunteer Check-in & Vendor/Sponsor Set-up 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up 11:00 AM - Run/Walk Start 12:00 Noon (or until the final finisher crosses the finish line - Awards Ceremony 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!

RACE COURSE

This 5k Timed Run and 1 mile Children's Fun Run will be held at Shelby Bottoms located at Shelby Avenue & S. 20th Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. With over 336 acres of land, Shelby Bottoms is a large urban park located approximately three miles east of downtown Nashville along the Cumberland River. The park includes playgrounds, a dog park, baseball fields, two golf courses, and a community center.

The route map will be included in your registration packets. This course is timed, so Go For It! Professional race day timing services are provided by Bald Eagle Multi Sport events. There will be awards and medals following the run.

PACKET PICKUP - Details to be Announced

PARKING

There is ample free parking for up to 1,000 cars and free admission to Shelby Park and Shelby Park Community Center.

PRIZES

Prizes will be awarded to the top Male and top Female Overall Finishers, top M/F in each age group, as well as to the top Male and Female Ostomates. his could change for each event as well.

OPTIONAL OSTOMY POUCH

Race registration bags will have typical race/sponsor promotional items, ostomy education materials, and most importantly an ostomy pouch provided by one or more of our sponsors. We encourage non-ostomate participants to put on a pouch for the race to improve awareness and empathy for the challenges faced by people living with ostomies.