Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk · Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under) & more
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida?
- Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida is a running event held in Sarasota, FL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Sarasota, FL at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida
Sep 19, 2026