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1st Ostomy 'Run for Resilience' 5k [Ann Arbor, MI] 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, October 2 to 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Dexter, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 2, 2026 | ||||
| Volunteer | – | Oct 2, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 | ||||
| Kids 50 Dash [AGES 5 & Under] | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Kids 50 Dash [AGES 6 to 10] | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Ostomy 5k - OPEN Division | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Ostomy 5k - OSTOMATE Division | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Volunteer: Free until Oct 3.
- Kids 50 Dash [AGES 5 & Under] and Kids 50 Dash [AGES 6 to 10]: $20 until Oct 3.
- Ostomy 5k - OPEN Division and Ostomy 5k - OSTOMATE Division: $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Dexter runs 34:27, about 11:05 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:51 and men in 30:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the Volunteer starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 870 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 1st Ostomy 'Run for Resilience' 5k [Ann Arbor, MI] cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 870 feet
- Included with entry
- Here is the 2026 Ostomy Awareness Day Design!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 2, 2026), 2020 (Oct 3, 2020), 2019 (Oct 3, 2019), 2018 (Oct 6, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is 1st Ostomy 'Run for Resilience' 5k [Ann Arbor, MI]?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, October 2 to 3, 2026: Volunteer on Friday; Kids, 5K on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130.
From the organizers
Come celebrate the 1st Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k on Saturday, October 3rd in celebration Ostomy Awareness Day!
This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, local vendors, food, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc (UOAA) charity, a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible. Visit www.ostomy.org for more information.
Race Day Schedule: To Be Announced - Stay Tuned!
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