The Labor Day Slay

The Labor Day Slay

The Labor Day Slay is a multi-distance running and ruck event held at Queeny Park in St Louis on August 29, 2026. The course uses marked, color-coded routes that run through shady, rolling trails and returns to Racers Village at the Smith Pavilion. Professional chip timing records lap and finish times via timing mats on each lap.

Registered participants receive a custom finishers medal, a Rockinator Racing backpack, a soft spun T-shirt, race snacks and drinks, and access to aid stations. Aid station access is available every lap at 3.25 miles. Free finish-line photos and video downloads are provided. Podium awards are presented for the top three in each age group and free action photos are available for download.

Distances and format:

• 5K - 1 lap on marked trails finishing at Racers Village
• 10K - 2 laps with lap timing and aid station access
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles) - 4 laps with lap timing and aid station access
• 10K Ruck - 2 laps on the same course with weighted ruck requirement

The 10K Ruck requires a 20 lb ruck for participants 150 lb or less and a 30 lb ruck for participants 151 lb or higher to be eligible for awards; a scale will be available on site. Age group awards cover these ranges: 1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus. Registration opens May 20, 2025 and closes July 30, 2026. Registration fees vary by event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.