Centerstone's 4th Annual Life;Story 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention - Illinois

More races nearby

• Southern Illinois 10K, Micro-Marathon, and PeeWee Marathon [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  This is a River to River Runners Club Championship Series event!

  The 10k run is set for 7:30am on Saturday, April 11 at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.

  The Micro Marathon will start at...

  This is a River to River Runners Club Championship Series event!

  The 10k run is set for 7:30am on Saturday, April 11 at the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.

  The Micro Marathon will start at 9:30 am, and the PeeWee Marathon will start at 10:30 am.

  Check-in and race day registration begins at 6:30am.

  All courses start and end at the new refuge headquarters located on Headquarters Road, just West of Rt 148.

  The courses are flat with a few small, gently rolling hills.

  All race participants registered by March 29th are guaranteed a T-shirt. There are also prizes for the top three male and female runners in each five-year age group, as well as the overall winner.

  There will be special awards for participants who participate in all three events.

  Light refreshments will be provided.

  9.9 km from Marion
  6987 Headquarters Road, Williamson County, Illinois, 62959, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  2.62 Miles 6.2 Miles 10k Marathon Run

• Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Marion, IL [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate...

  Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

  Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

  Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

  Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

  Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

  Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

  Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

  Kindergarten & 1st Grade

  2nd & 3rd Grade

  4th & 5th Grade

  6th to 8th Grade

  Challenger

  Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

  #GetUpandGo

  1.6 km from Marion
  Marion, Illinois, 62959, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Kids Run Wheelchair

• Hearts Desire 6-Hour Endurance Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  At Herrin, IL Sports Complex located on Bandyville Road

  Registration/Check-In: 6:00 am - 7:00 am

  Race hours: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

  The start/finish will be located on the south side of the complex

  Loop...

  At Herrin, IL Sports Complex located on Bandyville Road

  Registration/Check-In: 6:00 am - 7:00 am

  Race hours: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

  The start/finish will be located on the south side of the complex

  Loop course is relatively flat, paved pedestrian trail 1.3-miles long

  Runners completing the most loops in six hours will earn awards.

  Awards will be given to the top three overall and to the top three in the following age groups for both genders:

  19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

  All participants will receive a Hearts Desire t-shirt

  Drinks, soup, and snacks will be available at the HQ tent near the start

  For additional information contact:

  Chris Bickers 618-521-6499

  9.9 km from Marion
  13987 Bandyville Rd, Herrin, Illinois, 62948, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Run Trail

• Red Cedar Trail Races at Giant City State Park [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park is a premier destination for hiking, lodging, and camping in southern Illinois. We are now proud to offer a premier trail (heavy) ½...

  Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park is a premier destination for hiking, lodging, and camping in southern Illinois. We are now proud to offer a premier trail (heavy) ½ marathon and 40k primarily utilizing the Red Cedar Trail. The course will consist mostly of single track, but will have some gravel road connectors, horse trails, fields, and less than a mile of paved road connectors. The trail varies from very technical to runnable in sections, boasting over 1800 feet of elevation gain (one half-marathon loop). Also, expect the possibility of getting your feet wet in several creek crossings, rain dependent! As an incentive to our teen and cross country runners, they will be capped at a $40 entry to the half-marathon. We want to encourage our youth to run the trails in southern Illinois. Also, the t-shirt is now an add-on instead of an automatic upcharge for those who wish to forgo a race shirt. (If you change your mind, there should be some extra at packet

  pick-up. First come, first served.)

  NEW FOR 2026! For anyone not yet ready for the half-marathon, you can get a taste of the Red Cedar Trail with a new 5k option! We will utilize a service road for approximately 3/4 of a mile before connecting to the Red Cedar Trail. The rest of the 5k course will finish the same as the half-marathon course. There will be one hydration station at the return to the start/finish at approximately the 2-mile mark. Also as an incentive to our teen and cross country runners, they will be capped at a $15 entry to the 5k! (T-shirt is still an additional $12.)

  The course starts at Pavilion 5 for all events. Start/Finish GPS Packet pickup will be at 6-7:45 am the day of the event. Early packet pickup will be Friday at 5-6 pm at Pavilion 5 (also the start/finish). The course mostly utilizes the Red Cedar Trail, sometimes intersecting with the River to River Trail, and some surrounding horse trails. The course will be well-marked with ribbons and arrows. All intersections will have directional signs and confidence markers. Be aware that this is also an open course. You may encounter casual hikers and/or horseback riders. Be courteous, slow down, and announce your presence as you approach for everyone's safety.

  There will be 2 well-stocked aid stations and 2 hydration stations per loop. One loop for the half-marathon and two loops for the 40k. The 5k will have a hydration station at approximately mile 2 at the return to the finish. Be prepared to be self-sufficient between aid stations, and be aware that it may take an hour or more depending on your physical condition. This is a cupless race. There will be no cups on the race course. Prepare accordingly.

  SWAG: Each participant will receive a swag bag full of goodies, with the option to receive a t-shirt for a $12 add-on. Each finisher will receive post-race refreshments, a cooling towel, and a beer from the air-conditioned lodge! (Must be 21 years-of-age or older) You may also select a non-alcoholic beverage. Half-marathon and 40k finishers will receive a finisher's medal as well. LAST DAY FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT IS May 15th.

  The Giant City Lodge also offers dining options for participants, family, and friends for a post-race meal. Be sure to check out their famous fried chicken!

  If you would like sleeping accommodations, the Giant City Lodge has cabins to rent, and only a quarter mile away from the start/finish. May is a busy month, so call and book early! (618) 457-4921 Located just two miles from the start/finish, Giant City State Park also has electric and primitive camping options. If a hotel is more your style, Carbondale is only 20 minutes away. Also located nearby are many BNB options.

  7.8 km from Marion
  Lodge Rd, Williamson County, Illinois, 62958, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  5k 13.6 Miles 25 Miles Gravel Run Trail

• Hope Fest 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run [hopefestevent.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  Description

  ▼ Show more Show less

  3rd ANNUAL

  HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN

  & KID’S FUN RUN

  Registration Table Opens 9:00 A.M.

  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)

  Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL...

  3rd ANNUAL

  HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN

  & KID’S FUN RUN

  Registration Table Opens 9:00 A.M.

  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)

  Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL

  Registration Begins @9:00 A.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @ 9:55 A.M., Event Starts @10:00 A.M.

  All proceeds benefit the Herrin House of Hope & Hands of Hope Foundation’s Operations in Herrin, including our Meal program, Thrift Store, Food Distribution Ctr., Children’s Summer Feeding Program, AmeriCorps Job Training Program, GED Program in Partnership with J.A. Logan and our future Phase 2 plans to launch the new Hope Food Distribution Ctr, Hope Community Wellness GAP Clinic & Hope Emergency Shelter.

  https://www.hopefestevent.org

  TIME SCHEDULE:

  9:00-9:55 A.M. – REGISTRATION OPENS

  9:55 A.M. – PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING

  10:00 A.M. – 5K RUN START

  10:01 A.M. – 5K WALK START

  10:40 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN BRIEFING

  10:45 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN START

  PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE:

  9:00 A.M. TILL 9:55 A.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 at Race Site

  REGISTRATION: (Fee includes Hope Fest 5K T-Shirt* & Free Hope Fest Race Day Wristband for Admission for you to enjoy Hope Fest after the Race)

  $25 – 5K Pre-Paid on Runsignup.com (*Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt) or Can Pay On-site Day of the Race (*As Supplies are Available)

  $15 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 9:55 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE

  **Pre-registered Hope Fest 5K by Noon on Wednesday, September 3 on our Runsignup.com or by mail to receive the Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt. On-site Day of the Race Registration will receive the 5K Shirt as supplies are available.

  LOCATION:

  On the Grounds of COMMUNITY OF FAITH CHURCH, 5208 Meadowland Pkwy, Marion, IL 62959 (Near the Airport 300 Yds on the SE corner off Rt #13 & #148)

  RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.

  COURSE:

  VERY FLAT, FAST, ALL ASPHALT or CONCRETE COURSE.

  AWARDS:

  • AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE RUNNERS MALE AND FEMALE & IN EACH 10 YEAR AGE GROUP:

  9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & OVER

  • THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE)

  • KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER): SPECIAL AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE KID'S FUN RUN FINISHERS

  • EACH KID'S FUN RUN FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD.

  1.6 km from Marion
  Marion, Illinois, 62959, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  1k 5k Fun Run Kids Run Walk