No, if your child is already registered to the 5K race, you don't need to register them again for the Kids Dash - they can just participate for free and get a Kids Dash finisher medal once they cross the finish line! 

If your child is NOT registered for the 5K race, then you will need to register them for the Kids Dash - they will also get a Kids Dash finisher medal once they cross the finish line!

Yes, you may pickup 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 pick-up, 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, unfortunetly, you won't be able to do so until AFTER the race has started but we cannot guarentee 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. 

Packet Pickup will be located at Ray Fosse Park's Administration office at 1401 N. Otis Street, Marion, IL on Friday, September 3, 2026 from 11am - 1pm AND 4pm - 6pm. There will also be packet pickup the morning of the race near the starting line at Ray Fosse Park. 

Yes, there is race-day registration until about 8:00am 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 arroving at least 1 hour before the race to ensure enough time. 

Yes, there is free parking onsite at Ray Fosse Park. When you arrive onsite, please follow all arrows and directions. When the race starts, no one will be allowed to move thier vehicle until after the last finisher crosses the finish line. This is due to the safety of all runners. If you will need to leave before, please park at a different location. 

Yes! For the 5K, water will be provided at approximately mile 1.5 and at the finish line.

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.