Event FAQ's
How do I register?
Hit the Register button — you will see the option to start a team and become a Team Captain, join an existing team, or participate as an individual. We encourage everyone to form a team and invite friends, family members, co-workers — everyone you know! — to join you in Ocean City and fundraise alongside you. Not only does a team fundraising effort show patients that they have a supportive community behind them, but it will amplify your impact toward cures for IBD.
Teams can include companies, organizations, families, schools, and clubs and can range from as few as two walkers to hundreds!
We can't wait to celebrate your unique IBD journey as together, we head toward our ultimate destination: cures for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
I was a Team Captain last year. How do I reclaim my team?
Visit the login page and select “Forgot Password?”
Enter your email address and hit “Reset My Password.”
Check your email for a password reset link.
Set a password for the new Ocean City website.
Select “Find an Event” to begin registration and reclaim your team.
When and Where is Ocean City Guts & Glory held?
Each year, we gather together at the Aquatic & Fitness Center in Ocean City, NJ and partake in our 5k on Haven Ave.
Aquatic & Fitness Center
1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
How much does it cost to participate?
Each race participant is required to pay $30 which entitles you to a timed 5k, food and beverages, entertainment and of course our signature "Got Guts?" t-shirt. We encourage everyone to set a fundraising goal of at least $100 and push out your fundraising efforts to your friends and family.
Will there be packet pickup before race day?
Yes! Feel free to come to the Aquatic & Fitness Center on Saturday, August 12th between 1:30pm - 5:00pm to pick up your t-shirts and race bibs.
How do I start fundraising?
Once you register, you can log in to your Fundraising Dashboard to update your personal fundraising page and use email or social media to invite friends and family to support you with a donation.
Need more ideas? Connect with Emily Cohen at Ecohen@crohnscolitisfoundation.org and she will be delighted to advise and support you.
How do I start a team?
Select the Ocean City Guts & Glory logo at the top left corner of this page, then hit the Register button — you will see the option to start a team and become a Team Captain. Complete your registration to form your team. Then use the Fundraising Dashboard to customize your team page. Add a photo, update your team goal and share why you run or walk for Crohn's & Colitis. Then you're ready to post the link on social media and send in emails asking your friends to join you by registering and fundraising as a member of your team.
Why do I have two fundraising pages?
If you are a Team Captain, you will have both a customizable personal and team fundraising page once you are registered for Ocean City Guts & Glory. The function of the Team Page is to provide you with a url to recruit team members, allow team members to register, and to show progress towards your team goal. We recommend donors contribute to the personal fundraising pages, instead of the team page. Only contributions to your personal fundraising will count towards your individual fundraising total and incentives.
How do I turn in donations?
We encourage participants to donate online so those donations can be credited toward your goal right away and quicker access to tax receipts.
For donations collected offline:
- Mail the donation to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter at 2 Bala Plaza, Suite 526, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Make sure to add a note or memo with your name and/or team name.
-Bring your donations to Ocean City on race day.
How can my company match my donation?
Many companies offer matching gift programs to maximize their financial contributions to non-profit organizations. Visit our matching gifts page for information about requesting a matching gift for your donation.
How long is the race? Do I have to run?
We have a certified 5k race route. If you do not complete the entire route, please do not go through the finish arch. All participants are welcome to run or walk on race day. There are two start times: one for runners only and one for runners and walkers.
Will the race take place if it rains?
Our patients can't stop during bad weather, so neither do we! Guts & Glory will take place rain or shine except in cases of dangerous weather.
Are pets, bicycles, strollers, or in-line skates allowed?
Strollers and leashed pets are welcome! Bicycles and in-line skates are not allowed.
Will there be bathrooms along the race route?
There are indoor bathrooms at the beginning and end of the race route as well as clean and accessible porta-potties along the route.
What if I have a question that is not answered here?
Please reach out to Emily Cohen at Ecohen@crohnscolitisfoundation.org or Dawn Halsey at DHalsey@crohnscolitisfoundation.org and they will be delighted to advise and support you.