There is more to your Life; there is more to your Story.
Events
5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk
Life;Story Kids Dash (12 & Under)
Virtual 5K
Virtual 10K
Event Description
Life;Story is Centerstone’s national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you may pick up someone else's race packet as long as they know who will be picking it up for them ahead of time and they give permission to that individual. Once we give out a person's race packet, we can not reissue it since that bib will be assigned specifically to them.
Yes, someone can pick up your race packet but they need to make you aware before doing so.
Yes, dogs are allowed on the course as long as they are on a leash the entire time. Please stay to the right and the back of the starting corral unless you are passing other runners. Please clean up after your pets as most of the course is near private homes.
Strollers are allowed on course as well. Please stay to the right and towards the back of the starting corral unless passing other runners.
Yes, headphones/earbuds are allowed during the race but please ensure that you are following all directions and aware of your surroundings the entire time. Please ensure that your volume level is soft enough where you can hear nearby sirens.
Yes, every participant will receive a participant shirt when they pick up their participant packet at packet pickup, and receive their finisher medal once they cross the finish line.
Please Note: When registering, you must select your shirt size. If you select the "No Shirt" option, you will not be provided with a shirt. If you select the wrong shirt size when registering and need to exchange your size, unfortunately, you won't be able to do so until AFTER the race has started but we cannot guarantee your size will be available.
No, there will not be any gear check. If you have personal belongings, please leave them either in the car or give them to a family member or friend who will be spectating.
Please see the bottom of the race website home page for packet pickup information.
Yes, there is race-day registration until about 7:45am when the race begins or sooner. Once the race starts, no one else will be allowed to register or cross the start line. We recommend arriving at least 1 hour before the race to ensure enough time.
Yes, there is free parking onsite at Nathan Benderson Park. When you arrive onsite, please follow all arrows and directions.
Yes!
This is a fundraising event for suicide prevention; therefore, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your understanding and support! If you purchased Race Insurance at checkout, then you MAY be eligible. Please read all the fine print from the insurance company to see if you are eligible.
Please visit https://centerstone.org/lifestory/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to view our social media toolkit.
You can upload your virtual race time beginning 1 week before the race until 12PM local time on event day.
