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The Labor Day Slay

Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT

Location
St Louis, MO
Queeny Park, 1675 South Mason rd, 63131
Type
RUN

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run, walk, or ruck through Queeny Park's shady trails this Labor Day Weekend, earning a custom medal and supporting local youth cross country.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Kick off your Labor Day Weekend with The Labor Day Slay in St. Louis, MO. This event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 10K Ruck through the beautiful, shady, rolling trails of Queeny Park. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with music, aid stations, and a big custom finisher's medal. Your participation also supports the Rockwoods School District Cross Country program, helping local kids with essential gear and program needs. It's a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the holiday weekend.

What to expect

  • Run or ruck a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K on shady, rolling trails.
  • Receive a big custom finisher's medal, a Rockinator Racing backpack, and a soft-spun T-shirt.
  • Enjoy aid stations every 3.25 miles, race snacks, colas, drinks, and ice popsicles.

Standout details

  • Big custom finisher's medal
  • Rockinator Racing Backpack
  • Free photos and video for download
  • Supports local Cross Country program

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 AM CDT · From $42.34

    Opens May 20, 2025, 2:26 PM CDT · Closes Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 AM CDT · From $63.54

    Opens May 20, 2025, 2:26 PM CDT · Closes Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 AM CDT · From $63.54

    Opens May 20, 2025, 2:26 PM CDT · Closes Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 1 more option
  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 29, 7:30 AM CDT · From $84.74

    Opens May 20, 2025, 2:26 PM CDT · Closes Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface course, longer distance

Partial data — terrain or weather signals missing.

The course

  • Mixed
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Welcome to The Labor Day Slay!  5k-10k, 10k Ruck, Half Marathon!  Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.

Starting Saturday August 30th at 7:30 am in beautiful Queeny Park.

Run Walk Jog or Ruck starting from Racers Village at the Smith Pavillion, through the shady rolling trails of Queeny park.

BIG CUSTOM FINISHERS MEDAL INCLUDED! Custom MEDAL badges and awards to the top 3 in all event Age Groups! (1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)  5K,10K, Ruck and Half Marathon with podiums and Free photos and video for download!

For registering, you not only get an awesome run on the beautiful Queeny trails, you get a Big ol' heavy finishers medal, The Rockinator Racing Backpack, A soft spun T-shirt commemorating the event, Race Snacks, Colas, Drinks, Ice Popsicles, Professional Chip Timing,  Aid station access every lap at 3.25 miles.  Fully marked course,  Music rocking at racer village, Podium Awards Ceremony, Free Action Pics and finish line Video. Whew!  A great way to kick off Labor Day Weekend!

Please consider donating a few bucks to The Rockwoods School District Cross Country program. 100% of proceeds go to help keep kids in shoes, jackets, tarps, drinks, and general program support.

Packet pick up will be race morning starting at 6:15 until 7:15.  Please try to pick up your packet early to avoid lines!

National Anthem goes off at 7:26. You run off at 7:30.

Its gonna be a great day and super fun way to kick off your weekend! Get signed up before Friday at 9pm! No race day registration.. Get your friends to join you and lets gooo!!

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