The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10KRUCK-Half Marathon
The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10KRUCK-Half Marathon is a running and rucking race on September 5, 2026 in St Louis, MO, with entry fees from $39 to $79.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Location
- Queeny Park, St Louis, MO
- Price
- $39–$79
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Welcome to The Labor Day Slay! 5k-10k, 10k Ruck & Half Marathon! Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.
Starting Saturday September 5th 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! The First 30 Ruckers get a commemorative sew on patch.
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 your friends to join you and lets gooo!!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Charles 7 Ssw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About St Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
City Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10KRUCK-Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10KRUCK-Half Marathon
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Queeny Park, St Louis, MO
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10KRUCK-Half Marathon
Sep 5, 2026