Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A supportive 5K run/walk for suicide prevention, fostering hope and connection for all ages and abilities.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersJoin Centerstone's Life;Story 5K Run/Walk, a national event dedicated to suicide prevention. This gathering fosters hope, healing, and connection for communities across Illinois, Tennessee, and Florida. All ages and abilities are warmly welcomed, from seasoned runners to families with strollers and leashed pups. Whether you participate in person or virtually, you'll contribute to a meaningful experience that supports those impacted by suicide and celebrates resilience. The event features a supportive atmosphere with community vendors, mental health resources, and perks like a T-shirt and finisher medal.
What to expect
- A welcoming 5K experience for all ages and abilities, including families and leashed dogs.
- Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with community vendors, mental health resources, and free giveaways.
- Receive an event T-shirt, finisher medal, and access to a curated Spotify playlist.
Standout details
- Supports suicide prevention
- Symbolic semicolon in "Life;Story"
- Inclusive for all ages and abilities
- Discounts for 1st Responders & Military
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Medal
- Shirt
- Swag Included
Chip Timed
Medal
Shirt
Swag IncludedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
3 options · closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT
4mo 26d 20h 17m leftRun/Walk - Marion, IL
Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Untimed Run/Walk - Godfrey Location
Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Virtual 5K
Closes Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT · From $38.10
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Life;Story is Centerstone’s 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 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 .