Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis MO
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
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.
Registration Details
- Events Offered: Participants can register for a timed 5k run/ walk or a 1-mile fun run/ walk - or if you can't join us in person you can ROC from Home!
- Event Shirt: All event registration includes a limited edition 20th anniversary shirt for all participants while supplies last.
- ROC from Home: Please note ROC from Home participants' event shirts will be mailed AFTER the in-person event and a shipping charge of $5 will be added to each registration.
Event Activities
- Family and Pet Friendly: The event is family and dog-friendly and will include a Survivor Ceremony, as well as the Honor and Memory Wall.
- Health Services: Flu shots from our friends at Walgreens (ages 7+).
- Entertainment: Music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and of course the beloved Bubble Bus.
Food & Treats
- Morning Snacks: Food and treats will include Krispy Kreme donuts and bananas in the morning.
- Beverages: Coffee and specialty drinks will be available for purchase from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
- Complimentary Treats: After race start, Kona Ice will be providing complimentary sweet treats to participants, as well as complimentary hot dogs and chips from K's Unique Dogs while supplies last.
- Beer for Adults: Fallon’s Bar & Grill will be providing beer for our 21+ ROC Stars.
Special Ceremonies
Survivor Ceremony
To recognize and honor our ovarian cancer survivors in attendance during our ceremony we will call each survivor by name and 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.
Event Information
The Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk will take place on 2026-10-11 at Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO. For more details, visit here.
