Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/ Walk · 1-Mile Run/Walk · Kids 1-Mile Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
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 7+), music by TKO DJs, roaming selfie stations, visits from Fredbird and Louie, and of course the beloved Bubble Bus.
Food and treats will include Krispy Kreme 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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- Race
- Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk
- Date
- October 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk?
- Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk is a running race held in Saint Louis, Missouri on October 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Saint Louis, Missouri at Sons of Rest Pavilion, Tower Grove Park, Saint Louis, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Families Run for Ovarian Cancer ROC Star 5k & 1-Mile Run/Walk
Oct 11, 2026