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

Race 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.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-11
• Location: Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO
• Registration: 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. 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.

Activities and Amenities

• Family-Friendly: The event is family and dog-friendly and will include a Survivor Ceremony.
• Honor and Memory Wall: Participants can share their memories and support on the wall.
• Flu Shots: Flu shots from our friends at Walgreens (ages 7+).
• Entertainment: Music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and the beloved Bubble Bus.

Food and Drinks

• Morning Treats: Krispy Kreme donuts and bananas will be available.
• Coffee: Specialty drinks will be sold from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
• Sweet Treats: Kona Ice will provide complimentary sweet treats to participants.
• Post-Race Snacks: Complimentary hot dogs and chips from K's Unique Dogs while supplies last: beer available for 21+ ROC Stars from Fallon's Bar & Grill.

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.

Learn More

For more information or to register, visit the race page: Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk.