2nd Annual Centerstone Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention - Tennessee
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location Clarksville, Tennessee
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Centerstone Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Veteran/Military Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee! This inspiring event is part of a national initiative that unites communities across multiple states in a powerful day dedicated to hope, healing, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a family looking for a fun day out, everyone is welcome to participate in this 5K, which starts and finishes just miles from Fort Campbell—the home of the renowned 101st Airborne Division.
The Life;Story event not only emphasizes community engagement but also honors the sacrifices of our brave service members, veterans, and military families. The semicolon in Life;Story represents a pause, symbolizing that every person’s story continues. Participants can enjoy a day filled with uplifting activities, community vendors, mental health resources, and exciting giveaways, including event t-shirts and finisher medals. By joining this event, you’ll not only be contributing to vital mental health and addiction services for those in need, but you’ll also be part of a movement that reminds everyone that they are seen, valued, and never alone. Don
The Life;Story event not only emphasizes community engagement but also honors the sacrifices of our brave service members, veterans, and military families. The semicolon in Life;Story represents a pause, symbolizing that every person’s story continues. Participants can enjoy a day filled with uplifting activities, community vendors, mental health resources, and exciting giveaways, including event t-shirts and finisher medals. By joining this event, you’ll not only be contributing to vital mental health and addiction services for those in need, but you’ll also be part of a movement that reminds everyone that they are seen, valued, and never alone. Don
Organiser's Description
Life;Story is Centerstones national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across 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.
In Tennessee, the event takes on an additional focus: the start and finish lines sit just miles from the gates of Fort Campbell, home to the decorated 101st Airborne Division, the 5th Special Forces Group, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Here, Life;Story also serves to honor the brave service members, veterans, and military families who have carried the invisible wounds of warreminding them they are seen, valued, and never alone.
The semicolon in Life;Story symbolizes a pausenot an endingand reflects the belief that every persons story has more ahead. That spirit is felt throughout race day with a welcoming, supportive atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health and militaryspecific resources, free giveaways, and crowdfavorite perks like an event Tshirt, finisher medal, and access to our curated Spotify playlist.
Proceeds from Life;Story in Tennessee help provide critical mental health and addiction services for individuals with limited or no resourcesincluding dedicated support for military service members, veterans, and their families. By participating, youre helping save lives, strengthening your community, and reminding others that their story mattersand that its far from over.
A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONDER5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.
In Tennessee, the event takes on an additional focus: the start and finish lines sit just miles from the gates of Fort Campbell, home to the decorated 101st Airborne Division, the 5th Special Forces Group, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Here, Life;Story also serves to honor the brave service members, veterans, and military families who have carried the invisible wounds of warreminding them they are seen, valued, and never alone.
The semicolon in Life;Story symbolizes a pausenot an endingand reflects the belief that every persons story has more ahead. That spirit is felt throughout race day with a welcoming, supportive atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health and militaryspecific resources, free giveaways, and crowdfavorite perks like an event Tshirt, finisher medal, and access to our curated Spotify playlist.
Proceeds from Life;Story in Tennessee help provide critical mental health and addiction services for individuals with limited or no resourcesincluding dedicated support for military service members, veterans, and their families. By participating, youre helping save lives, strengthening your community, and reminding others that their story mattersand that its far from over.
A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONDER5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$38.10
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. -
10K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$43.40
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 13 years of age on race day to register for the 10K distance. Youth ages 13-17 who wish to participate in the 10K will receive an automatic discounted price of $25.00. -
5K Ruck
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$38.10
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 10 years of age on race day to register for the 5K ruck distance. Youth ages 10-17 who wish to participate in the 5K ruck will receive an automatic discounted price of $25.00. -
10K Ruck
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$43.40
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 13 years of age on race day to register for the 10K ruck distance. Youth ages 13-17 who wish to participate in the 10K ruck will receive an automatic discounted price of $25.00. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime on September 12, 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. -
Virtual 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Run or walk 6.2 miles anytime on September 12, 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.
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2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, 37040, TN, United States
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