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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sarasota Bradenton Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sarasota, FL
Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Sarasota, Florida on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- 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, Florida at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Centerstone's 24th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Florida
Sep 19, 2026