About the 25th Annual Life;Story 5K/10K Run/Walk
This is a road run and walk for suicide prevention, organized by a mental health nonprofit. The semicolon in the name carries the event's central idea: a pause in a story, not an ending. The course is open to runners of all speeds, families with strollers, and dogs on leashes, so the field tends to be wide and unhurried.
Mental health vendors and community resources set up around the event, so there is more to engage with beyond the run itself. Discount codes are available through the organizer for first responders and for military members and veterans.
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Distances & Start Times
5K9/18/2027 08:00$35
10K9/18/2027 07:45$40
Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)9/18/2027 07:00$20
5K9/18/2027 07:45$35
10K9/18/2027 07:45$35
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