9th Annual Birmingham, AL Ostomy 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $35
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ostomy 5k (Open) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Ostomy 5k (Ostomate) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Birmingham runs 36:28, about 11:44 a mile, based on 29 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:53 and men in 30:38.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the Ostomy 5k (Open) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1600 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222
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 3 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 85°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.
Race details
- Where
- 1600 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Here is the 2026 Ostomy Awareness Day Design!
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (May 29, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Sep 30, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2020 (Oct 3, 2020)
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Quick answers
- When is 9th Annual Birmingham, AL Ostomy 5k?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Alabama?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Alabama, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1600 1st Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222.
From the organizers
We are back and ready to Celebrate - Join us for the 9th Annual Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k in Birmingham, AL at our New Location and Celebrate 9 years of Ostomy Awareness at the beautiful EBSCO Industries West Gate Park at Railroad Park on Saturday, October 3rd for Ostomy Awareness Day.
Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this family-friendly event is all about raising awareness, building resilience, and supporting the United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA). Enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze as you make your way along the picturesque seaside course. All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, Inc. (UOAA), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible (https://www.ostomy.org).
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