NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
About this race
Remember the hugs, the handshakes, and the sense of community on Labor Day mornings since 2015? Let’s do it again.
And if this is your first Bluebird—welcome. You won’t want to miss it.
🏃♀️ 5K Trail Run in Tallahassee
Our Tallahassee 5K trail run is one of the most beautiful—and challenging—in the area. The wide, multi-use trails wind through the greenway in a scenic loop, starting and ending at the trailhead.
Perfect for runners looking for a Labor Day race in Tallahassee with both natural beauty and a meaningful cause.
“You’ll never forget your first Bluebird.”
🚶♂️ 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Our 1-mile fun run and walk is ideal for families, beginners, and anyone wanting to participate in a mental health awareness walk. The course features an out-and-back canopy trail across the Lafayette Heritage Canopy Bridge, with a water station at the turnaround.
🎉 Race Day Experience
Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. under our signature tent with a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere.
Enjoy:
Sports drinks and bottled water
Watermelon, bananas, and snacks
Sno-cones and refreshments
This Tallahassee community event is designed for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
💙 More Than a Race: Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
The Bluebird Run/Walk is more than a race—it’s a mental health awareness event in Tallahassee dedicated to education, connection, and hope.
Memory Lane: A tribute honoring loved ones lost to suicide
Mental Health Fair: Connect with local mental health providers, nonprofits, and resources
Proceeds support NAMI Tallahassee programs, helping expand access to free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy in our community.
⏱️ Timing Options
We welcome both runners and walkers.
Timed 5K Entry: Includes official race bib and results
Untimed Entry: Participate at your own pace (no bib required)
👉 Register for the Bluebird Run/Walk
Be part of one of the most meaningful charity runs in Tallahassee. Whether you run, walk, or simply show up, your participation helps raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
👉 Register today at www.BluebirdRun.com
Pick your distance
Running
5K with Timing
5K Without Timing
1 Mile Without Timing
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tallahassee, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 7:52 PM local time (EDT) in Tallahassee on September 7, 2026 — 12h 35m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
5K with Timing · 249 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett Malick | 18:09 | 5:51 /mi |
| 2 | Luke Aagaard | 18:22 | 5:55 /mi |
| 3 | Bryan Hendricks | 18:38 | 6:00 /mi |
| 4 | Elijah Oquendo | 19:39 | 6:20 /mi |
| 5 | Ryan Kunz | 20:18 | 6:32 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 57 Tallahassee events
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