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 Information

• Event Options: Participants can register for a 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!
• Shirt Availability: All event registration includes a limited edition 20th anniversary shirt for all participants while supplies last.
• Shipping Note: ROC from Home participants' event shirts will be mailed AFTER the in-person event with a $5 shipping charge added to each registration.

Event Activities

• Family Friendly: The event is family and dog-friendly.
• Survivor Ceremony: Participate in a ceremony celebrating ovarian cancer survivors.
• Honor and Memory Wall: Attach a photo, leave a message, or share an inspiring quote.
• Entertainment: Enjoy music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and the beloved Bubble Bus.

Food and Beverages

• Morning Treats: Donuts and bananas will be available in the morning.
• Coffee & Drinks: Purchase from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
• Sweet Treats: Kona Ice will provide complimentary treats while supplies last.
• Hot Dogs: Complimentary hot dogs and chips from K's Unique Dogs available while supplies last.

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 Details

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