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

  • Date Sun 11th October 2026
  • Time 8:30AM CDT
  • Location Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Price $22.95 - $44.30
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 20th Annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis! This uplifting event honors the legacy of Brenda Jorgensen, who bravely battled ovarian cancer, and continues to raise vital funds for research and awareness through St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Participants can choose between a timed 5k run/walk or a fun 1-mile run/walk, with options to join in-person or ROC from Home.

This family and dog-friendly event promises a day filled with joy and community spirit, featuring a Survivor Ceremony to honor those affected by ovarian cancer, an Honor and Memory Wall for personal tributes, and exciting activities like music by TKO DJs, selfie stations, and yard games. Treat yourself to donuts, coffee, and complimentary snacks, including hot dogs and sweet treats from Kona Ice. Plus, enjoy a refreshing beer for adults from Fallon's Bar & Grill. Don’t miss out on the limited edition 20th anniversary shirt for participants while supplies last. Join us to celebrate, support, and make a difference!

Organiser's Description

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.

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! 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._

The event is family and dog-friendly and will include a Survivor Ceremony, as well as the Honor and Memory Wall, Flu shots from our friends at Walgreens (ages 8+), music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and of course the beloved Bubble Bus. New this year, we'll have some yard games from our friends at STL Game Rentals - challenge your crew to cornhole, Connect Four, Tetris Tumble and more!

Food and treats will include donuts and bananas in the morning. Coffee and specialty drinks will be available for purchase from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. 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. Fallon's Bar & Grill will be providing beer for our 21+ ROC Stars.

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.

Races

  • 5k Run/ Walk

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    Sun 11th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $44.30

    The 5k is a chip-timed event.
  • 1-Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    Sun 11th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $38.96

    The 1-mile is not a timed event.
  • Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    Sun 11th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)

    $22.95

    Kids registration options are intended for children under the age of 12 on race day and are not timed.
  • ROC From Home

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    $38.96

    ROC from Home, or anywhere! Please note for all ROC from Home registrations shirts will be mailed following the in-person event!

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Location

Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park, 3619 Southeast Dr., Saint Louis, 63110, MO, United States

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