Bluebird Run and Walk
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Bluebird Run and Walk
The Bluebird Run and Walk takes place on September 7, 2026 at JR Alford Greenway, 2500 Pedrick Road, Tallahassee, FL 32317. It is organized as an event for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds supporting NAMI Tallahassee programs for education, support groups, and advocacy.
The course offers multi-use trails in a loop that start and end at the trailhead. The 1 mile out-and-back route crosses the Lafayette Heritage Canopy Bridge and includes a water station at the turnaround. Race day amenities listed for participants include sports drinks, bottled water, fruit such as watermelon and bananas, snacks, and sno-cones.
Event distances and options:
- 5K with timing and official results
- 5K without timing
- 1 Mile without timing and family friendly route
Registration details and fees provided by the organizer list registration opening on June 8, 2026 and closing dates in early September 2026. Fees include a timed 5K entry at $30.00, an untimed 5K entry at $20.00, a free 1 mile entry, and a non participant Bluebird T shirt available for $15.00. Shirts ordered must be picked up at the event or at packet pick-up the Thursday before; shirts will not be held or mailed.
Additional event elements include a Memory Lane tribute honoring loved ones lost to suicide and a Mental Health Fair featuring local providers and nonprofit resources. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
