The Labor Day Slay
Des Peres, United States • 29 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Labor Day Slay is a running and rucking event held at Queeny Park in St Louis, MO (63131) in August 2026. The event is organized by Rockinator Racing and uses a shared, marked trail course with recorded splits. Runners and ruckers start from Racers Village at the Smith Pavilion and complete one or more laps of the same route.
Distances and race features
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- 10K Ruck (rucksack weight options listed as 20# or 30#)
Aid stations are provided on each lap. The 5K is one lap, the 10K and 10K Ruck are two laps, and the Half Marathon is four laps. Professional chip timing is provided. All finishers receive a finisher medal. Top three finishers in each age group receive awards; age groups are 1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Additional included items listed by the organizer are a drawstring backpack, a soft-spun commemorative T-shirt (guaranteed for early registrants), snacks and drinks, and free event photos and finish-line video for download. Sponsors and charitable support for a local cross country program are noted by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.