ROCC The Journey 5K

About the Event

Welcome to the Second Annual ROCC The Journey 5K "The Comeback Tour" - where music, movement, and recovery come together for something bigger than just a run. Whether you’re lacing up for your very first 5K or showing up to support someone you love, this day is all about celebration, strength, and community.

This event raises awareness for sobriety and recovery, reminding us that every step forward matters. All proceeds benefit The Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), a nonprofit dedicated to providing recovery support services by partnering with local resources to strengthen individuals, preserve families, and build healthier communities through peer empowerment.

Race Information:

The race will begin on Joplin Street (behind) The ROCC located at 1402 S Main Joplin, MO at 7 AM on September 19th, 2026.

Packet Pick-Up at The ROCC

11:00 AM to 4 PM- Friday September 18th
6:00 AM to 6:30 AM- Saturday September 19th

Entry Fee:

$35 (early bird)- until August 1st, 2026
Price increase to $40 after early bird

Finisher & Award Information:

All participants receive finisher medals
Awards given to the top overall male and female finishers, plus first, second, and third in all age categories
"Comeback Story-Recovery Rockstar" Recognition (nominate someone who you feel is a ROCKSTAR in Recovery)

10 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Chip timed by the Joplin RoadRunners

COMEBACK STORY:

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 roccthejourney@gmail.com

The ROCKSTAR in Recovery will be recognized at the event on September 19th. Submissions may be submitted now through September 5th, 2026.

Course Map:

We are excited to announce our course is officially USATF Certified!

Our official race map can be viewed on our FB Page ROCC The Journey 5K

Races Offered

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Joplin.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 28.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.3° / 28.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 24m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:00

nightlight Sunset

19:24

About Joplin

Learn more about the host city, Joplin.

Joplin is in Southwest Missouri. It's mentioned in the song "Route 66". Joplin is the "hub" of the southwest corner of Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma. The population of Joplin in 2020 was 51,762, but, with several "suburbs" around Joplin, the population of the Joplin metro area was over 210,077.