"DROP THE ROC" 3K/5K Walk * Jog * Run for Recovery
About this Event
DROP THE ROC
3K / 5K Walk • Jog • Run for Recovery
Hosted by ROC Recovery Center
Recovery is possible.
DROP THE ROC is more than a walk or run—it’s a community movement bringing people together to break the weight of shame, stigma, addiction, labels, anxiety, and hopelessness.
Join individuals, families, recovery organizations, churches, businesses, and community partners from across Southern Oregon as we walk, jog, and run together for hope, healing, and recovery.
This event is designed to:
• Raise awareness for addiction recovery, mental health, and suicide prevention
• Encourage community connection and healing
• Support local recovery and outreach organizations
• Break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health struggles
• Remind our community that nobody walks alone
EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Lithia & Driveway Fields – Medford, Oregon
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
Participants may choose either:
🏃 3K Walk/Jog/Run
🏃♂️ 5K Walk/Jog/Run
This event is open to:
• Individuals
• Families
• Recovery supporters
• Community organizations
• Churches
• Businesses
• Teams and groups
DROP THE ROC also includes a powerful “Drop the Label” moment where participants can symbolically release burdens such as:
• Shame
• Addiction
• Fear
• Anxiety
• Labels
• Guilt
• Hopelessness
Together, we drop the weight—and pick up hope.
Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsors and supporters to help raise awareness and funding for recovery and community outreach efforts.
Additional festival activities throughout the day include:
• ROC the Recovery Softball Tournament
• Guns vs Hoses VII
• Family Fun Zone
• Community resource booths
• Food & concessions
• Giveaways and raffle prizes
Whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer, sponsor, or simply show up to support others…
YOU are helping change lives.
Recovery is possible.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Strong & Courageous Recovery Festival with "Drop the ROC" Run for Recovery
Host: ROC Recovery Center
Info: Join ROC Recovery Center and community partners for a full day of recovery awareness, community connection, family activities, and hope at the Strong & Courageous Recovery Festival featuring the inaugural DROP THE ROC 3K / 5K Walk • Jog • Run for Recovery.
This family-friendly community event includes:
• DROP THE ROC 3K / 5K Walk • Jog • Run
• ROC the Recovery Co-Ed Softball Tournament
• Guns vs Hoses VII Charity Game
• Community Resource Booths
• Family Fun Zone
• Food & Concessions
• Raffles & Giveaways
• Recovery Awareness Activities
Together we stand against the labels of shame, addiction, fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and isolation — reminding our community that Recovery is Possible.
🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Festival Grounds & Softball Tournament Open
Info: Community booths, concessions, and ROC the Recovery softball tournament activities begin throughout the day.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
DROP THE ROC Participant Check-In
Info: Participants check in for the 3K / 5K Walk • Jog • Run for Recovery.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
DROP THE ROC 3K / 5K Walk - Jog - Run for Recovery Begins
Info: Join individuals, families, churches, businesses, and recovery supporters as we DROP the labels of shame, addiction, fear, anxiety, and hopelessness.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Family Fun Zone & Community Activities
Info: Games, raffle prizes, community resources, food, concessions, giveaways, and recovery awareness activities.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Guns vs Hoses VII Charity Softball Game
Info: Local law enforcement and fire personnel face off in this annual community softball event supporting recovery awareness.
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
ROC the Recovery Softball Tournament
Info: Co-ed 12 team softball tournament featuring community organizations, churches, businesses, and recovery supporters.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 39.19
