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The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, September 4, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- St Louis, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $39 · goes up to $69 on Jul 29, 2027
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 10K | Sep 4, 20277:30 AM | $59$69 after Jul 29, 2027 | 300 |
| 10K Ruck | 10K | Sep 4, 20277:30 AM | $69$79 after Aug 4, 2027 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Sep 4, 20277:30 AM | $39$49 after Jul 29, 2027 | 700 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Sep 4, 20277:30 AM | $79$89 after Jul 29, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $69 on Jul 29, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k: $59 until Jul 29, then $69 until Sep 3, then $79 until Sep 4.
- 10K Ruck: $69 until Aug 4, then $79 until Sep 3, then $89 until Sep 4.
- 5k: $39 until Jul 29, then $49 until Sep 3, then $59 until Sep 4.
- Half Marathon: $79 until Jul 29, then $89 until Sep 3, then $99 until Sep 4.
Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $79, entry is about 22 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in St Louis runs 2:11:29, about 10:02 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:26 and men in 1:59:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the 10k starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Queeny Park, St Louis, MO 63131
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5k
78
finishers
41:29
median (13:21 /mi)
22:13
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
Half Marathon
52
finishers
2:20:25
median (10:43 /mi)
1:41:04
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men
10k
26
finishers
1:09:22
median (11:10 /mi)
48:11
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon?
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 30:54 or better, the top quarter in 34:40, and half the field in 41:29; the last tenth came in after 1:01:22.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:55:11 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:16, and half the field in 2:20:25; the last tenth came in after 2:57:50.
At the 2026 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 56:16 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:55, and half the field in 1:09:22; the last tenth came in after 1:25:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 34:53 | 36:08 |
| 30-39 | 37:54 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 43:44 | 32:41 |
| 50-59 | 36:26 | 35:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 19 percent since 2025.
149
2025
178
2026
All events combined, from official results.
The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 72 to 78 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:41 to 41:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 (+8%) | 41:29 | under 30:54 | 22:13 |
| 2025 | 72 | 35:41 | under 26:53 | 22:11 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:40, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:05:16, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 7 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 4 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 94°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Slay Event T Shirt guaranteed to those that register by August 15th
Soft Spun commemorative T shirt included featuring the Labor Day Slay tagline: "if it were easy, everyone would do it!" We over order on purpose so it will be first come first serve at packet pickup race morning to later registrants! Not…
Shirt and medal
All Categories recieve a Finisher Medal!
Finisher Medal for ALL finishers of ALL distances! Also Medal lanyard 1st, 2nd, 3rd place pins, and podium recognition for top 3 in Age Groups. Including the 5k/10k/Ruck/Half Marathon M/F.
Race details
- Where
- Queeny Park, St Louis, MO 63131Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- Slay Soft T
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 4, 2027), 2026 (Sep 5, 2026), 2025 (Aug 30, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Labor Day Slay 5K-10K-10K-RUCK & Half Marathon?
- Saturday, September 4, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39 before processing fees, and rises to $69 on Jul 29, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $79, entry is about 22 percent above a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 78 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 41:29 and the winner ran 22:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 34:40, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Queeny Park, St Louis, MO 63131.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Welcome to The Labor Day Slay! 5k-10k, 10k Ruck & Half Marathon! Brought to you by Rockinator Racing.
Starting Saturday September 5th 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! Ruckers get a commemorative sew on patch.