4TH Annual
Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Marion, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 500 E Deyoung St, Marion, IL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
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
78°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carbondale Sewage Plt, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marion, IL
Population
16,796
as of 2023
City Elevation
421 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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65
Days to train
- Race
- Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 500 E Deyoung St, Marion, IL
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Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois
Sep 26, 2026