Centerstone Life;Story 5K Run/Walk

for Suicide Prevention

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Ray Fosse Park - Marion, IL

Help spread the message that every life is valued and suicide may be prevented.

There is more to your Life; there is more to your Story.

Join us for the 3rd annual event in Marion, Illinois.

Centerstone's Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention is returning for its 3rd year. Last year, more than 350 people joined us to run/walk in support of suicide awareness.

Participants said:

"Wonderful event. Will be back next year."

"It was helpful to hear from the speaker about her experience. Many runs have a cause but you don't always get to hear the reason explained."

"I walked with a friend whose daughter had contemplated suicide. She made it through and is still writing her story. So glad I could attend."

This event will be professionally managed and timed by Fit2Time the Race Management of Fit2Run.

You may also join us virtually - run or walk anytime, anywhere from August 30th until September 6th.

A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONSE5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.

INTERESTED IN BEING A VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT?

Volunteer assignments are available! Thank you for signing up to help us make sure all assignments are covered on race weekend.

*This event is a fundraiser, therefore we cannot offer refunds.

By attending Centerstone’s event, I understand that I or my guest(s) may appear in photos/videos taken that will be used in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of Centerstone.

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Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL

Price changes in 22 days 2 hours

Registration includes the official 2025 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal, Chronotrack chip-timed race bib, and professionally managed race course. *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.*
1. $39.03
  
  ($35 + inclusion of $4.03 in fees)
2. $44.35
  
  ($40 + inclusion of $4.35 in fees)
  
  Now registering Aug 1 – Aug 31
  
  Register for 5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL
3. $49.68
  
  ($45 + inclusion of $4.68 in fees)
  
  Sep 1 – Sep 6

5K Run/Walk - Godfrey Location

Price changes in 22 days 2 hours

Registration includes the official 2025 Life;Story race shirt and a finisher's medal. *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. This is not officially timed. If you are looking to be professionally timed, please select the "In-Person" option. PLEASE NOTE: This is located at Glazebrook Park – 1401 Stamper Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035.
1. $39.03
  
  ($35 + inclusion of $4.03 in fees)
2. $44.35
  
  ($40 + inclusion of $4.35 in fees)
  
  Now registering Aug 1 – Aug 31
  
  Register for 5K Run/Walk - Godfrey Location
3. $49.68
  
  ($45 + inclusion of $4.68 in fees)
  
  Sep 1 – Sep 6

VIRTUAL 5K

Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime between Aug. 30th-Sept. 6th, 2025, anywhere! Your Life;Story Virtual 5K registration includes the official 2025 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal and souvenir race bib. Virtual race packets for those registered before Aug. 15th will be shipped prior to the event. Shipping is included in 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.

$55.00

Includes Shipping! ($50 + inclusion of $5.31 in fees)

Register for VIRTUAL 5K

Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)

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 are a fun introduction to the sport of running, and therefore are not timed. All Life;Story Kids Dashers receive an official 2025 Life;Story race shirt, and 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.**

$23.05

($20 + inclusion of $3.05 in fees)

Register for Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)

About Centerstone

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments for people of all ages. Services are available in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Tennessee through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, school-based services, telehealth, and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also offers specialized programs available nationwide for the military community, as well as services for children, including therapeutic foster care. Centerstone’s Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best evidence-based practices for use across our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives. Learn more by visiting Centerstone.org.

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5K Race Awards

5K Awards

1st Place Overall Male/Female (based on Airhorn Start Time)

1st Place Overall Masters Male/Female (based on Airhorn Start Time)

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Male/Female in the following Age Groups (based on Chip Time):

12 and Under, 13-19

1st Place Male/Female in the following Age Groups (based on Chip Time):

20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Top teams

1	All Aboard $430.25 Raised $1,000.00 Goal	View page
2	Outrunning the Darkness Raised: $359.12	View page
3	Kicking Assets for Jera Raised: $213.93	View page
4	Carterville High School LifeSavers Chapter Raised: $54.10	View page

Top fundraisers

1	View fundraiser page for Kristan	Kristan Mallett Raised: $214.70	View page for Kristan
2	View fundraiser page for Taryn	Taryn Bilderbeck $156.98 Raised $1,000.00 Goal	View page for Taryn
3	View fundraiser page for Ashlyn	Ashlyn DeWitt $81.58 Raised $150.00 Goal	View page for Ashlyn
4	View fundraiser page for Mallory	Mallory Klawitter Raised: $54.10	View page for Mallory
5	View fundraiser page for Randy	Randy Dunn $54.10 Raised $200.00 Goal	View page for Randy

Event schedule

Fri, September 5, 2025 11:00 AM - Packet Pick-Up (11am - 1pm)
Fri, September 5, 2025 4:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up (4pm - 6pm)
Sat, September 6, 2025 6:00 AM - Park open for arrival - on-site registration available
Sat, September 6, 2025 7:00 AM - Kids' Dash
Sat, September 6, 2025 7:15 AM - Opening Ceremony
Sat, September 6, 2025 7:40 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
Sat, September 6, 2025 8:45 AM - Life;Story Program and Awards