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

🌟 Event Overview

Are you ready to ROC? Join us for the 18th annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star Run/ Walk - at our NEW LOCATION in 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.

🏃‍♀️ Participation Details

• Event Types: 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!
• Registration Perks: All event registration includes a limited edition shirt for all participants while supplies last.
• Shipping Information: 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.

🎉 Event Features

• Family Friendly: The event is family and dog-friendly and will include a Survivor Ceremony, as well as the Honor and Memory Wall.
• Health Services: Flu shots from our friends at Walgreens (ages 7+).
• Entertainment: Music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, and visits from Louie.
• Fun Activities: The beloved Bubble Bus will also make an appearance.

🍩 Food and Refreshments

• Morning Treats: Krispy Kreme donuts and bananas will be available.
• Coffee Options: Coffee and specialty drinks will be available for purchase from Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck.
• Post-Race Treats: Kona Ice will provide complimentary sweet treats to participants.
• Food Options: Complimentary hot dogs and chips from K's Unique Dogs 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 Parking

Click here for our parking map and instructions.

📅 Race Information

Join us on 2025-10-12 at Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO.

For more information and registration, visit Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star Run/ Walk.