The Labor Day Slay

The Labor Day Slay

Race Date

Aug 29, 2026

Location

St Louis, MO

The Experience

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!!

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Slay Soft T

Start Location

Queeny Park, St Louis, MO, 63131

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Also Offers

5K10K

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:10:37

9:58/mi

Winning Time

1:31:31

6:59/mi

Finishers (2025)

34

States Represented

7 / 50

Gender Split

26% Female74% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:303:15

FASTER 25%

1:49:49

MEDIAN

2:10:37

SLOWER 25%

2:36:02

Average runner age: 40

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

68°

Afternoon (High)

85°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

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