5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL
Registration includes the official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal, chip-timed race bib, and professionally managed racecourse. *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.*
Open to ages 5+.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am CDT
- Price:
- $45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026, 12:00pm CST | July 31, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| August 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 25, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $45 $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
| September 26, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 26, 2026, 8:30am CDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for 5K Run/Walk - Marion, IL
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026, 12:00pm CST | September 26, 2026, 8:30am CDT | 5 - 17 | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
5K Fun Run/Walk - Godfrey Location
Registration includes the official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal, and race bib (not chip timed). *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. PLEASE NOTE: This is located at Glazebrook Park – 1401 Stamper Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035. Physical race packets for those registered before Aug. 17 CAN be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations after Aug. 17 will be available for pick-up on event morning. Shipping is an additional option/charge.
Open to ages 5+.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am CDT
- Price:
- $45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026, 12:00pm CST | July 31, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| August 1, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 25, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $45 $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
| September 26, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 26, 2026, 8:30am CDT | $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for 5K Fun Run/Walk - Godfrey Location
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026, 12:00pm CST | September 26, 2026, 8:30am CDT | 5 - 17 | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Virtual 5K
Run or walk 3.1 miles anytime on September 5, 2026, anywhere! Your Life;Story Virtual 5K registration includes the official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, finisher's medal and souvenir race bib. Virtual race packets for those registered before Aug. 17 will be shipped prior to the event. Any registrations after Aug. 16 will be shipped after the event. Shipping is excluded from 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.
- Price:
- $40 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $40.00 after August 23, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026, 12:00pm CST | August 23, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $40 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee |
| August 24, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 26, 2026, 8:30am CDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.40 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for Virtual 5K
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026, 12:00am CST | September 26, 2026, 8:30am CDT | 5 - 17 | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
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 is a fun introduction to the sport of running and therefore are not timed. All Life;Story Kids Dashers receive an official 2026 Life;Story race shirt, and Kids Dash finisher's 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.**
Open to ages 3 - 12.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am CDT
- Price:
- $25 $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $25.00 after September 25, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026, 12:00pm CST | September 25, 2026, 11:59pm CDT | $25 $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
| September 26, 2026, 12:00am CDT | September 26, 2026, 8:00am CDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
