Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
- Date Sat 25th September 2027
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Marion, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, September 25, 2027, in Marion, Williamson! This uplifting event brings together communities across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, and Florida, promoting hope, healing, and connection. Designed for participants of all ages and abilities, the Life;Story 5K welcomes everyone from seasoned runners to families with strollers and even furry friends on leashes.
This year’s event not only offers a chance to run or walk but also features community vendors, mental health resources, and exciting giveaways. Participants will receive a commemorative event T-shirt, a finisher medal, and enjoy a curated Spotify playlist to keep the energy high. The semicolon in Life;Story represents a pause, symbolizing that every person's journey continues. By joining us, you are not only participating in a meaningful experience but also helping to support mental health and addiction services for those in need. Make a difference, strengthen your community, and remind everyone that their story matters. Don’t forget: first responders and military veterans can enjoy a special discount with promo codes!
This year’s event not only offers a chance to run or walk but also features community vendors, mental health resources, and exciting giveaways. Participants will receive a commemorative event T-shirt, a finisher medal, and enjoy a curated Spotify playlist to keep the energy high. The semicolon in Life;Story represents a pause, symbolizing that every person's journey continues. By joining us, you are not only participating in a meaningful experience but also helping to support mental health and addiction services for those in need. Make a difference, strengthen your community, and remind everyone that their story matters. Don’t forget: first responders and military veterans can enjoy a special discount with promo codes!
Organiser's Description
Life;Story is Centerstones national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and Florida for a day of hope, healing, and connection.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcomefrom seasoned runners to families with strollers, toddlers in the kids races, and pups on leashes. Whether you join us in person or virtually, youll 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 pausenot an endingand reflects the belief that every persons 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 Tshirt, 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, 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.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcomefrom seasoned runners to families with strollers, toddlers in the kids races, and pups on leashes. Whether you join us in person or virtually, youll 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 pausenot an endingand reflects the belief that every persons 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 Tshirt, 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, 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 - Marion, IL
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th September 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
Registration includes the official 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
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Registration includes the official 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 September 20 CAN be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations beginning September 20 will only be available for pick-up on event morning but may not include a shirt. Shipping is an additional option/charge. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime on race day, anywhere! Your Life;Story Virtual 5K registration includes the official Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal and souvenir race bib. Virtual race packets for those registered before September 20 can be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations after September 20 would 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. There will be no virtual race day registration. -
Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th September 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
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 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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