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The Labor Day Slay

Des Peres, Missouri · Saturday, August 29, 2026

The The Labor Day Slay is a 5k, 10k, 13.1 miles, running, trail running, and walking event held on Saturday, August 29, 2026. It is located in Des Peres, Missouri.

Date
Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location
Des Peres, Missouri
63131
United States
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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!!

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