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
Join fellow runners on July 7, 2020 for the NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Tallahassee.
Pick your distance
Running
Bluebird Run and Walk for Brookie B
Every registrant will be entered into a drawing to be held on Labor Day with three prizes of $100 in gift cards to be awarded. So besides supporting our cause for $15, you get a shot at a $100 payout. Easy money. We hope that you will put on your spiffy collectible 2020 Bluebird T-shirt, take your picture wearing it and submit it for social media sharing. If you do, you will be entered into a drawing for a Stand-Up Paddle Board valued at over $1,200. We’ve got a nice option for you competitors out there as well. Run the actual Bluebird Loop at JR Alford Greenway using MapMyRun and submit your time on RunSignUp. You can see how your time compares to your friendly competitors for 2020 and how you compare to your previous times at the Bluebird (results from all Bluebird events are on our web site). You can follow all of this on social media. We are active on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. #BluebirdRun. Join us!
Family of 3 or More
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Tallahassee in 2020, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Tallahassee
NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention takes place in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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