Centerstone's Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
About this race
Life;Story is Centerstone’s national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana for a day of hope, healing, and connection.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome—from seasoned runners to families with strollers, toddlers in the kids’ races, and pups on leashes. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you’ll be part of a meaningful experience that uplifts those impacted by suicide and celebrates the courage it takes to keep going.
The semicolon in Life;Story symbolizes a pause—not an ending—and reflects the belief that every person’s story has more ahead. This event carries that spirit forward with a supportive, energizing atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health resources, free giveaways, and crowd-favorite perks like an event T‑shirt, finisher medal, and our curated Spotify playlist.
Proceeds from Life;Story help Centerstone provide mental health and addiction services for individuals with limited or no resources. By participating, you’re helping save lives, strengthening your community, and reminding others that their story matters—and that it’s far from over.
A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONDER5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL
Registration includes the official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal, chip-timed race bib, and professionally managed racecourse. *You must be at least 5 years of age on race day to register for the 5K distance. Youth ages 5-17 who wish to participate in the 5K will receive an automatic discounted price of $25.00. **All children 12 and under who are participating in the 5K may participate in the Kids Dash as well. Please do not register them twice.*
5K Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location
Registration includes the official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal, and race bib (not chip timed). *You must be at least 5 years of age on race day to register for the 5K distance. Youth ages 5-17 who wish to participate in the 5K will receive an automatic discounted price of $25.00. PLEASE NOTE: This is located at Robert E Glazebrook Park – 1401 Stamper Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035. Physical race packets for those registered before Aug. 17 CAN be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations after Aug. 17 will be available for pick-up on event morning. Shipping is an additional option/charge.
Virtual 5K
Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime on September 26, 2026, anywhere! Your Life;Story Virtual 5K registration includes the official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal and souvenir race bib. Virtual race packets for those registered before Aug. 17 will be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations after Aug. 16 will be shipped after the event. Shipping is excluded from the registration price. Virtual participants are encouraged to record their run or walk and upload their time, but it is not required. Virtual participants are not eligible for Overall or Age Group Race Awards.
Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)
The Life;Story Kids Dash is age bracketed sprints of various distances for children ages 3 to 12 years of age. The Life;Story Kids Dash is a fun introduction to the sport of running and therefore are not timed. All Life;Story Kids Dashers receive an official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, and Kids Dash finisher's medal. **All children 12 and under who are participating in the 5K may participate in the Kids Dash as well. Please do not register them twice.**
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Marion, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 6:48 PM local time (CDT) in Marion on September 25, 2027 — 12h 02m of daylight.
Course
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