Sat, Sep 25, 2027

Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention

Marion, IL

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Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention

A road 5K in Marion built around suicide prevention, this event draws a wide range of participants, from runners pushing hard to families with strollers and dogs on leashes. Community vendors and mental health resources are set up along the way, giving the morning a gathering-place feel as much as a race feel.

The event also has a virtual participation option for those who cannot make it in person. First responders and military veterans can look for a promo code discount when registering.

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Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

152finishers

19:23winner

50:04median

1:11:44cutoff

Top 3: Noah Coleman (19:23) · Damien Russell (19:25) · Roger Jeter (20:42)

The Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention is in its 5th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/25/2027 08:00$35

Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)9/25/2027 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention

Will I finish last at the Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 50:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention a good first 5K?

It is a small race (152 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Centerstone's 5th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention?

The 5K winner ran 19:23 while the median finisher took 50:04. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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