ROCC The Journey 5K
About this race
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
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ROCC The Journey 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Joplin, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 8:05 PM local time (CDT) in Joplin on April 29, 2026 — 13h 40m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — ROCC The Journey 5K
ROCC The Journey 5K · 118 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Riddle | 16:14 | 5:14 /mi |
| 2 | Dustin Dixon | 18:26 | 5:56 /mi |
| 3 | Dustin Nance | 19:03 | 6:08 /mi |
| 4 | Henri Coeme | 19:49 | 6:23 /mi |
| 5 | Keirfer Wheeler | 19:55 | 6:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Other races near Joplin
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Joplin Turkey Trot
Holiday 5K & 10K at Webb City, MO (51)
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Joplin
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Joplin 5K Races 7 races
- Joplin Running Calendar 2026 10 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 Joplin events
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