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.

Registration Details

• Event Options: 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!
• Shirts: 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.

Family-Friendly Activities

• Survivor Ceremony: The event will include a Survivor Ceremony.
• Honor and Memory Wall: Participants can share memories and inspirations.
• Entertainment: Music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and the beloved Bubble Bus.
• Yard Games: New this year, we have yard games like cornhole and Connect Four.

Food & Drinks

• Morning Treats: Enjoy donuts and bananas in the morning.
• Coffee & Drinks: Available for purchase from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
• Complimentary Treats: Kona Ice providing sweet treats: hot dogs and chips from K's Unique Dogs while supplies last.
• 21+ Options: Fallon’s Bar & Grill will provide beer for our 21+ ROC Stars.

Special Features

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 Link

For more information and to register, visit Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk.