Drop the ROC Walk/Jog/Run 2026
Drop the ROC is a community walk/jog/run event supporting recovery, awareness, and connection.
Participants can register, pledge support, or access event materials on this page.
Registration/Pledge
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Event Materials
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Saturday • September 5, 2026 • 7:00am to 7:00pm • Lithia & Driveway Fields • Medford, Oregon
Join individuals, families, organizations, and community partners from across Southern Oregon as we come together for a powerful movement of hope, healing, and recovery.
Together, we “Drop the ROC” and release the weight we were never meant to carry.
Recovery is possible.
Hope is real.
You are not alone.
About the Event
Drop the ROC is a community-wide event designed to bring people together to raise awareness for mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention.
This experience creates space for individuals to let go of shame, break stigma, and step into healing, together.
This event is designed to:
- Raise awareness for mental health, addiction, and suicide prevention
- Break stigma and labels
- Empower individuals to find hope and recovery
- Unite the community through shared experience
It is part of our ongoing effort to bring awareness, encouragement, and community support.
Event Experience
Drop the ROC 3K / 5K
Walk • Jog • Run
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to walk, jog, or run in support of recovery and prevention efforts.
This is more than a race—it’s a movement.
The “Drop the Label” Experience
Participants are invited to reflect on what they are carrying and choose something to release.
You are encouraged to:
- Write down what you are letting go of
- Wear it during the event
- Drop it at the finish line
A simple but powerful moment of freedom, healing, and release
How It Works
- Sign up as a partner organization or participant
- Invite staff, clients, friends, and family
- Fundraise to support your organization or the cause
- Walk, jog, or run together
- Be part of a united movement for recovery
Participating organizations keep the funds they raise.
Call to Action
Register Now
Become a Partner
Start a Team
Volunteer
Download Event Artwork
“Drop the ROC… and pick up a new life.”
Have Questions?
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the festival.
