Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk

Event Overview

Are you ready to ROC? Join us for the 20th annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star Run/ Walk at Tower Grove Park! The ROC Star event was started in 2006 by the Jorgensen family as their wife, mother and Nana, Brenda, fought her own battle with ovarian cancer. Sadly, she lost that battle in 2011 but the event continues to honor her spirit and to raise funds for ovarian cancer research and ongoing awareness programs through St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness.

Date and Location

• Date: October 11, 2026
• Location: Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO
• Registration: Sign up here

Race Options

• Participation: Timed 5k run/walk or a 1-mile fun run/walk
• ROC from Home: If you can’t join us in person, you can ROC from Home!
• Event Shirt: Limited edition 20th anniversary shirt for all participants while supplies last
• Shipping Info: ROC from Home participants’ shirts will be mailed AFTER the in-person event with a $5 shipping charge.

Activities and Amenities

• Family-Friendly: The event is family and dog-friendly.
• Survivor Ceremony: Special ceremony recognizing ovarian cancer survivors.
• Fun Features: Music by TKO DJs, selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and the Bubble Bus.
• Health Services: Flu shots from our friends at Walgreens (ages 7+).

Food and Refreshments

• Treats: Donuts and bananas in the morning.
• Coffee: Specialty drinks from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
• Sweet Treats: Complimentary Kona Ice and hot dogs with chips from K's Unique Dogs.
• Beer: Provided by Fallon’s Bar & Grill for our 21+ ROC Stars.

Survivor Ceremony

To recognize and honor our ovarian cancer survivors in attendance during our ceremony, we will call each survivor by name. As they come forward, we will share a flower and applaud them. All registered survivors in attendance should make their way to the stage for the ceremony and remain afterwards for a group photo.

Honor & Memory Wall

The event will host an "In Honor and Memory" wall where participants can attach a photo, write a message, or share an inspiring quote and more. SLOCA will provide the materials but feel free to bring photos. Please note, materials affixed to the memory wall cannot be returned.