There is more to your Life; there is more to your Story.
Events
5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk
Virtual 5K
Virtual 10K
Event Description
Life;Story is Centerstone’s national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Illinois, Tennessee, and Florida for a day of hope, healing, and connection. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, from families with strollers and kids in the youth races to runners with dogs and virtual supporters joining from afar.
In Tennessee, the event takes on an additional focus: the start and finish lines sit just miles from the gates of Fort Campbell, home to the decorated 101st Airborne Division, the 5th Special Forces Group, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Here, Life;Story also serves to honor the brave service members, veterans, and military families who have carried the invisible wounds of war—reminding them they are seen, valued, and never alone.
The semicolon in Life;Story symbolizes a pause—not an ending—and reflects the belief that every person’s story has more ahead. That spirit is felt throughout race day with a welcoming, supportive atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health and military‑specific resources, free giveaways, and crowd‑favorite perks like an event T‑shirt, finisher medal, and access to our curated Spotify playlist.
Proceeds from Life;Story in Tennessee help provide critical mental health and addiction services for individuals with limited or no resources—including dedicated support for military service members, veterans, and their families. 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.
Progress to Our Goal
$47,020
Raised of $120,000
Top Fundraisers
There are no Fundraisers
What is a Fundraising Team and Who Should Join?
A fundraising team is a group of registered runners who want to raise funds collectively for Centerstone or who are running the race together. These individuals can be colleagues, friends, or even family members! There is no requirement to fundraise. This is the only form of a team for this race.
If 15+ people are registered to your team by July 31, 2026, we will print your team name on the sleeve of all your team member's shirts who have signed up by July 31, 2026.
Map Location
Overall & Age Group Awards
All race finishers will receive a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line.
Overall Awards
- 5K
- 1st Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 1st Place Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 10K
- 1st Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 1st Place Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 5K Ruck
- 1st Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 2nd Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 3rd Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 1st Place Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 10K Ruck
- 1st Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 2nd Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 3rd Place Overall Male/Female (based on gun time)
- 1st Place Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female (based on gun time)
Age Group Awards
- 5K (Age Groups: 12 and Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
- 1st Place Male/Female (based on chip time)
- 2nd Place Male/Female (based on chip time)
- 3rd Place Male/Female (based on chip time)
- 10K (Age Groups: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
- 1st Place Male/Female (based on chip time)
- 2nd Place Male/Female (based on chip time)
- 3rd Place Male/Female (based on chip time)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Please see the bottom of the race website home page for packet pickup information.
Yes, there is race-day registration until about 7:40am 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 Governor's Square Mall. When you arrive onsite, please follow all arrows and directions. When the race starts, leaving the mall parking lot may be limited until all runners have passed a designated point. 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. For the 10K, water wil be provided at approximately mile 1.5, mile 3, mile 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.
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Race-Day Schedule
6:00am - Registration and Packet Pick Up
7:00am - Life;Story Opening Ceremony
7:15am - 10K Run/Walk/Ruck starts
5K Run/Walk/Ruck starts
9:00am - Life;Story Program & Awards
Packet Pickup Options
Fleet Feet Clarksville
Thursday, September 10, 2026
11:00am - 6:00pm
Governor's Square Mall
Friday, September 11, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm