NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Tallahassee, FL, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- September 7, 2026 (46 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
70°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monticello 10 Sw, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tallahassee, FL
Population
199,696
as of 2023
City Elevation
195 ft
Nearest Airport
TLH
Tallahassee International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
- Date
- September 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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NAMI Tallahassee's Bluebird Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
Sep 7, 2026