4th Annual Centerstone Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Marion, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 4th Annual Centerstone Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Marion, Williamson. This inspiring event aims to raise community awareness about mental health and support those affected by suicide. The Life;Story initiative embodies the belief that there is always more to our stories, encouraging participants to embrace hope and resilience.
By taking part in this uplifting 5K, you not only promote a vital cause but also contribute to essential mental health and addiction services provided by Centerstone for individuals with limited resources. Your involvement can truly save lives and help others continue their Life;Story. Plus, first responders and military members can enjoy a special $5 discount with promo codes. Come together to run, walk, and spread the message that there is always more to come!
By taking part in this uplifting 5K, you not only promote a vital cause but also contribute to essential mental health and addiction services provided by Centerstone for individuals with limited resources. Your involvement can truly save lives and help others continue their Life;Story. Plus, first responders and military members can enjoy a special $5 discount with promo codes. Come together to run, walk, and spread the message that there is always more to come!
Organiser's Description
Life;Story is an annual Centerstone event that brings people together to promote community awareness and support those impacted by suicide and thoughts of suicide.
The Life;Story name includes a semicolon a punctuation mark that indicates there is more to come, unlike a period indicating the end. No matter how depression, anxiety or suicide has touched your life, we want everyone to know there is more to come there is more to your Life; there is more to your Story.
In addition to community awareness, Life;Story proceeds provide mental health and addiction services at Centerstone for people who have little or no resources. Your participation will help save and change lives. We want everyone to continue their Life;Story we want everyone to thrive!
A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONDER5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.
The Life;Story name includes a semicolon a punctuation mark that indicates there is more to come, unlike a period indicating the end. No matter how depression, anxiety or suicide has touched your life, we want everyone to know there is more to come there is more to your Life; there is more to your Story.
In addition to community awareness, Life;Story proceeds provide mental health and addiction services at Centerstone for people who have little or no resources. Your participation will help save and change lives. We want everyone to continue their Life;Story we want everyone to thrive!
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 - Marion, IL
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 MARRegistration 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 Fun Run/Walk - Godfrey Location
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 MARRegistration 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 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
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
OPENS 01 MARRun or walk 3.1 miles anytime on September 5, 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)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 MARThe 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.**
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1401 N. Otis Street, Marion, 62959, IL, United States
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