The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- Queeny Park, Ballwin, MO
- Distance
- 5k · 10k · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k and Half Marathon! Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.
Starting at 8:00am in beautiful Queeny Park.
Run Walk Jog or Ruck starting from Racers Village at the Smith Pavillion, through the shady, rolling, fast, gravel 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 through the beautiful Queeny park trail system, you get a Big ol' heavy finishers medal, The Rockinator Racing Backpack, A soft spun T-shirt commemorating the event, Race Snacks, Colas, Professional Chip Timing, Aid station access every lap at 3.25 miles stocked with sport drinks, 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 Spring!
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 6:30 until 7:45. Please try to pick up your packet early to avoid lines!
National Anthem goes off at 7:56. You run off at 8:00.
Its gonna be a great day and super fun way to kick off your weekend! Get your friends to join you and lets GO!!
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Charles 7 Ssw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ballwin, MO
Population
30,835
as of 2023
Elevation
640 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- Queeny Park, Ballwin, MO
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon?
- The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon is a running race held in Ballwin, Missouri on May 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Ballwin, Missouri at Queeny Park, Ballwin, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The SPRING SPRUNG 5k-10k 10K Ruck and Half Marathon
May 1, 2027