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 and Dog-Friendly Activities

• Survivor Ceremony: The event will include a Survivor Ceremony.
• Honor and Memory Wall: Participants can honor loved ones with attached photos, messages, or quotes.
• Additional Activities: Enjoy music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and the beloved Bubble Bus.
• Yard Games: This year, challenge your crew to cornhole, Connect Four, Tetris Tumble and more!

Food and Treats

• Morning Snacks: Donuts and bananas will be available in the morning.
• Coffee Truck: Coffee and specialty drinks will be available for purchase from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
• Sweet Treats: Kona Ice will provide complimentary sweet treats to participants.
• Complimentary Food: Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and chips from K's Unique Dogs while supplies last: beer will be provided for our 21+ ROC Stars by Fallon’s Bar & Grill.

Special Ceremonies

• Survivor Ceremony: To recognize and honor our ovarian cancer survivors in attendance, names will be called, flowers shared, and applause given. All registered survivors 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 photos, write messages, or share inspiring quotes. SLOCA will provide the materials, but feel free to bring photos.
• Note: Materials affixed to the memory wall cannot be returned.

Event Information

For more details, visit the event page: Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk.