ROCC The Journey 5K

10/04/2026

📸 YOU’VE BEEN ASKING… AND THEY’RE FINALLY HERE!

The photos from the 2nd Annual ROCC The Journey 5K: The Comeback Tour are officially LIVE!

Go find yourself, tag your people, and relive such an incredible morning celebrating recovery, community, and every comeback worth cheering for.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up, ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, cheered, and helped make this year’s Journey 5K so special.

Now go find your finish-line face and drop your favorite photo in the comments! 👇

Photo collection by Likeable likeness Photography

09/22/2026

💙 THANK YOU AGAIN! 💙

We just want to say THANK YOU one more time to everyone who came out and supported the ROCC The Journey 5K! Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, cheered, or simply showed up to support us, we are so grateful you were part of the day.

📸 Race photos will be available soon! We can’t wait to share them with you!

📧 Runners, please check your email! We have sent messages to those who still have race shirts and/or age-group trophies waiting to be picked up at The ROCC.

Thank you for making Year 2 such a special one. We hope to see you all again next year! 💙

09/21/2026

Thank you, Friday Night Fights TV, for the support! 🎥💙 We appreciate you showing up and showing out for The ROCC and our community!

Check out this video, and be sure to go check them out too! 👏

09/20/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone who showed up and supported the ROCC The Journey 5K. 💙

Whether you ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, cheered, donated, helped behind the scenes, or simply came out to support us, you helped make Year 2 such a special morning.

📸 Photos from the race will be shared as soon as they are available, so keep an eye on the page!

🏅 If you earned an award or have race swag that still needs to be picked up, I will be reaching out individually to coordinate pickup.

And as we wrap up this year’s race, I would genuinely love to hear from you. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or feedback about the event, please reach out. We want to keep learning, growing, and making this event better every year.

Thank you again for showing up for The ROCC, for recovery, and for our community. We are so grateful for every single person who was part of today. 💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

See you next year!

09/18/2026

📦 IT’S PACKET PICKUP DAY! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We’re still here! Have you grabbed yours yet?! 👀

Stop by The ROCC and get your race packet for ROCC The Journey 5K before tomorrow morning!

We’re here until 5 PM!

09/17/2026

🎟️ RACE DAY RAFFLE! 👟

We’re adding a little extra fun to race weekend thanks to Runaround Running & Lifestyle!

One lucky winner will receive a Saucony shoe gift card valued up to $160 toward a pair of men’s or women’s Saucony shoes.

Raffle tickets:

* 1 for $1
* 6 for $5
* 15 for $10
* 40 for $20

Tickets will be available during packet pickup and again on race morning at The ROCC The Journey 5K.

The winner will be announced at the race, but you do not need to be present to win.

Cash or card accepted! 💙

Come grab your tickets and maybe leave race day with your next pair of running shoes. 🏃‍♀️👟

09/17/2026

🏃‍♀️ PACKET PICKUP IS TOMORROW! 🏃‍♂️

Stop by The ROCC tomorrow beginning at 11:00 AM to grab your race packet and shirt/swag if included with your registration. 💙

And if you haven’t signed up yet…

💻 Online registration closes TONIGHT at midnight!

After online registration closes, you can still register:
• In person at The ROCC during packet pickup tomorrow
• On race morning from 6:00–6:30 AM

We are almost there! Come run, walk, cheer, support recovery, and be part of year two of The ROCC The Journey 5K! 🏁💙

09/16/2026

🏃‍♀️✨ Final Race Day Information ✨🏃‍♂️

We are so excited to see everyone this Saturday! Please take a moment to review these important race day details:

📍 Packet Pick-Up
•Friday 9/18 at The ROCC (1402 S Main, Joplin, MO) from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM.
•Morning-of pick up begins at 6:00 AM.
👉 We strongly encourage picking up Friday to avoid the morning rush. Also a great time to bring along a friend who wants to join, though we can’t guarantee shirts/swag for last-minute registrations.

🏅 Course
•USATF 5K Certified ✅ (course picture below)
•Please review the course ahead of time. Volunteers will be out to help with navigation and traffic.

🚗 Parking (parking lot pictures below)
•Parker Mortuary (15th & Joplin) – cars must be moved by 9:30 AM.
•Wilder’s (approx 12th & Joplin).
🚫 Do not park on Joplin Ave.

⏰ Start + Awards
•Race begins promptly at 7:00 AM.
•Awards start around 8:30 AM. Starting with Proclamation of Teddy Steen
⚠️ City requires runners off roadways by 8:20 AM. You can still finish, but must move to sidewalks at that time.

💧 On the Course
•1 water stop at approx. 1.5 miles.
•Bathrooms available at The ROCC before & after the race.

🐾 Other Notes
•Dog-friendly course! Please pick up after your pets.
•Always run on the left side of the road, facing traffic.

We can’t wait for a great race day! Thank you all for making this event possible! 🎉

Any additional questions, please message us, comment below, or email at [email protected]

09/14/2026

RACE WEEK + GIVEAWAY TIME! 🏃‍♀️🎉

We are officially in race week for the ROCC The Journey 5K, so let’s have a little fun!

We’re giving away a G3 Wild West gift card to one lucky winner! 🤠💙

To enter:
👉 Like this post
👉 Comment below and tell us if you’re RUNNING, WALKING, or CHEERING on Saturday
👉 Tag someone you want to see at the race!

BONUS ENTRY:
If someone you tag signs up for the race, you’ll get an extra entry for each person who registers! 🙌

We’ll announce the winner later this week!

There is still time to register, so if you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign! Come be part of a morning full of recovery, community, and great energy. 💙

https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Joplin/ROCCTheJourney5K

09/12/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK UNTIL RACE DAY! 🚨

We are officially just 7 DAYS AWAY from ROCC The Journey 5K: The Comeback Tour! 🏃‍♀️💙

Next Saturday, September 19th, we’re hitting the streets of Joplin for year TWO!

Haven’t registered yet? There is STILL TIME and we would love to have you join us! 👀

📍 Packet Pickup: Friday, September 18th
⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 The ROCC | 1402 S. Main Street

And yes, you can register on race morning too… but do future-you a favor and get signed up now. 🤣

https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Joplin/ROCCTheJourney5K