ROCC The Journey 5K

ROCC The Journey 5K Race Information

<p>Welcome to the inaugural ROCC the Journey 5K, where the power of music, movement, and recovery come together for a day that&#39;s more than just a run. Whether you&#39;re lacing up for your first 5K or coming to support someone you love, this event is about celebration, strength, and community- all while raising awareness for sobriety and recovery. This is an event where all proceeds are donated to The Recovery Outreach Community Center (The ROCC). The ROCC is a non-profit whose mission is to provide recovery support services to those in need by partnering and leveraging resources to strengthen individuals, preserve families, and build stronger communities through peer empowerment. </p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Race Information:</span> </strong></p> <p>The race will begin on Joplin Street (behind) The ROCC located at 1402 S Main Joplin, MO at 7 AM on September 13th, 2025. </p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Packet Pick-Up at The ROCC </strong></span></p> <ul><li>11:00 AM to 4 PM-  Friday September 12th</li><li>6:00 AM to 6:50 AM- Saturday September 13th</li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Entry Fee: </strong></span></p> <ul><li>$35 (early bird)- until August 1st, 2025- (includes free t-shirt if registered by August 28th, 2025)</li><li>Price increase to $40 after early bird </li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Finisher &amp; Award Information:</strong></span></p> <ul><li>All participants receive finisher medals</li><li>Awards given to the top overall male and female finishers, plus first, second, and third in all age categories </li><li>Best Rock n&#39; Roll Costume</li><li>&#34;Comeback Story&#34; Recognition (nominate someone who you feel is a<strong> <span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );text-decoration:underline">ROCKSTAR</span></span></strong> in Recovery)</li></ul> <p>10 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;</p> <p><em>Chip timed by the Joplin RoadRunners</em></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">COMEBACK STORY:</span> <br /><br /></strong>If you would like to nominate someone who you feel has overcome challenges, inspires others on their recovery journey, and shows up every day with strength and courage, please send the nomination to <a href="mailto:roccthejourney&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">roccthejourney&#64;gmail.com</a><br /><br />The <span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>ROCKSTAR in Recovery</strong></span> will be recognized at the event on September 13th. <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Submissions may be submitted now through September 1st, 2025.</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Course Map:<br /><br /></span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">We are excited to announce our course is officially USATF Certified!</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration:underline"> Our official race map can be viewed on our FB Page ROCC The Journey 5K</span></em></strong><br /> </span></p>