Centerstone's Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Missouri (formerly Accept Zero 5K)
About this race
Life;Story is Centerstone’s national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, and Florida for a day of hope, healing, and connection. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, from families with strollers and kids in the youth races to runners with dogs and virtual supporters joining from afar.
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. That spirit is felt throughout race day with a welcoming, supportive atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health and military‑specific resources, free giveaways, and crowd‑favorite perks like an event T‑shirt, finisher medal, and access to 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
Registration includes the official 2027 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.
Virtual 5K
Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime on April 18, 2027, anywhere! Your Life;Story Virtual 5K registration includes the official 2027 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal and souvenir race bib. Virtual race packets for those registered before March 22 will be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations after March 21 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.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Independence yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 7:57 PM local time (CDT) in Independence on April 18, 2027 — 13h 21m of daylight.
Course
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