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Description
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.
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 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 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. Our friends from Hello Juice & Smoothie will have juice samples and 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.
Event Parking
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Place
4257 Northeast Drive
Saint Louis, MO US 63110
Advance Packet Pickup Information
Packet Pickup Times
- Thursday, October 10th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Friday, October 11th, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday, October 12th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Big River Running | Town & Country Location
13969 Manchester Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63011
Day-of Packet Pickup
Day-of packet pickup will be offered this year, however we strongly encourage advance packet pickup to alleviate long lines at the event. Day-of packet pickup will be available at the Registration table from 8:00 - 9:00 am on race morning.
Day-Of Schedule
We look forward to ROC'ing with you for the 18th Annual FamiliesROC event. Check out our event lineup below:
- 8:00 am - Event Grounds Open
- 9:00 am - Survivor Ceremony, all registered survivors in attendance are encouraged to join us at the stage!
- 9:10 am - National Anthem performed by Katarra Parson
- 9:15 am - Race Start
- 10:00 am - Race Awards Ceremony | Raffle Drawing - must be present to win!
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Additional race information can be found at https://www.sloca.org/froc/.
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