7 walking events in Tallahassee, Florida

Both Races - Run (or walk) for Adults and Youth!

1 MILE - 8:00 AM

5K - 8:30 AM

GRAND PRIX STATUS - 1 Mile points for Youth only and 5K for Adults and Youth

Registration includes a post-race Pancake Breakfast!

PACKET PICKUP at KILLEARN METHODIST CHURCH

TIMES: Thursday 4:00-7:00pm OR Friday 11:00am-2:00pm OR Saturday at 7:00am

The Shamrock Scurry, one of Tallahassee’s oldest races, is held at Killearn Methodist Church annually and it all started in 1981. This event, including a popular Pancake Breakfast afterward, has all proceeds going to local charities, youth rehabilitation and feeding programs. It has become one of the largest and most popular 5K and 1 mile races in the Tallahassee area, with around 1,000 regional runners participating. The course begins near the church on Roscommon Drive and features a scenic route of residential areas and the Killearn Country Club golf course. Most of the original course is followed, which many in the running community remember as “good but tough”, and still features the famed “Scurry Hill” around mile 2. So come join the fun and come race for a great cause!

CAPITAL CITY SENIOR GAMES 5K

The Shamrock Scurry is again the designated 5K for the Capital City Senior Games. If you are 50 and over, and want to compete in both the Shamrock Scurry and the Senior Games, participants must register with both the Senior Games ( TALGOV.COM/SENIORGAMES ) and with the Shamrock Scurry. If you have any questions about the Senior Games, please contact Cindy Mead at 850-566-5810.

"Walk a mile in their shoes!" This year, we celebrate the 36th Annual Tallahassee AIDS Walk, working alongside partner organizations Neighborhood Medical Center and Bond Community Health Center. The Tallahassee AIDS Walk continues to grow, drawing hundreds of participants each year. AIDS Walk 2026 will be held on Saturday, April 4th at Cascades Park and begins at 9:00am.

This event is a celebration of all of those who have fought so hard to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS. All proceeds will go towards helping all three agencies provide direct-care services for our clients, and HIV prevention & education for the entire Big Bend region. After a memorial walk around the Cascades Park Trail (details on specific walk TBD), we will gather to listen to speakers and music.

Participants can pre-order shirts through Friday, March 27th. After this date, shirts will no longer be available on this site, but extra shirts will be for sale the day of the event. We also encourage student organizations, companies, families, clubs, and faith groups to make a team and register together! Walkers can become fundraisers themselves, employ creative ways to engage their networks, and help us reach our goal of $40,000.

We walk for the more than 100,000 people living with HIV in Florida. We walk to remember those who no longer can. We walk to remind you that you’re not alone. We walk for a nation. We walk to educate. We walk for change.

Welcome to the 17th Annual Medical Response Unit 5k race website! The FSU Medical Response Unit is excited to welcome participants both near and far to join us for the best annual 5K at FSU! Whether you're a current Seminole, an alumni of MRU, someone interested in applying to our program, a parent, a relative, or a new friend - we're happy you've found this page and we thank you in advance for your support! ALL PARTICIPANTS who check in on race day will receive an entry for one of our many chance giveaway prizes donated by our awesome sponsors, in addition to a race shirt. Stay tuned for a list of our sponsors, prizes, and more for this year's race!

ABOUT US: The FSU Medical Response Unit (MRU) is a basic life support / quick response unit that responds to all 911 medical calls on the main FSU campus during MRU hours of operation. The Unit is comprised of student volunteers and offers medical care (in conjunction with local EMS and other Public Service agencies) at the First Responder level free of charge to students, faculty, staff, & patrons of Florida State University. All proceeds of the race go toward maintaining the high standard of care the Medical Response Unit extends to the FSU community. Participants of all ages are welcome to come walk, run, and/or compete for some great prizes for our winners! Local first responder agencies will be joining us onsite so everyone can get a chance to get to know some of Tallahassee's wonderful public service personnel. We thank everyone who has continued to support our organization through our annual 5K and we look forward to seeing many new faces joining our upcoming event.

Note: There are no refunds for race registration. In the event the race is canceled for weather or other reasons, alternate T-shirt, race packet pick-up, and raffle prize arrangements will be emailed to all registered runners

Additional donations can be made at: http://give.fsu.edu/mru

Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month — every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.

WALK IN MY SHOES TALLAHASSEE (Full Walk & Safety Fair)

Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026

Start location: Kleman Plaza (306 S Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32301)

Registration Begins: 11:30 AM

Walk Start: 12:30 PM

Details:

Join us for a 3-mile walk to Governor’s Square Mall (1500 Apalachee Pkwy., Tallahassee, FL 32301) — with the opportunity to stop for a water break or continue walking back to Kleman Plaza - another 2 miles. From Klemen Plaza, Lauren will lead the final 3 miles of the entire 1,500 mile walk across the state, ending on South Adams Street in town for a Safety Fair and celebration for all ages!

The Safety Fair is a FREE, family-friendly block party packed with fun! Enjoy hands-on activities, kid-friendly games and giveaways, interactive safety-education booths, and community partners sharing resources. Families can also visit with law enforcement and fire rescue — plus crowd favorites like face painting, a bounce house, snow cones, therapy animals, music, food, and more!

Just like in years past, an UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back to any location necessary following the walk or Safety Fair.

Join the Lauren’s Kids foundation and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2026 Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month — every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.

WALK IN MY SHOES TALLAHASSEE (The Final Miles & Safety Fair)

Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026

Start location: Kleman Plaza (306 S Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32301)

Registration Begins: 2:00 PM

Walk Start: 3:30 PM

Details:

Join us for the Final Miles of Walk In My Shoes 2026! Lauren will lead the final three 3 miles of our 1,500 mile walk across the state. We’ll start in Kleman Plaza (306 S Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32301) and end on South Adams Street in town for a Safety Fair and celebration for all ages!

The Safety Fair is a FREE, family-friendly block party packed with fun! Enjoy hands-on activities, kid-friendly games and giveaways, interactive safety-education booths, and community partners sharing resources. Families can also visit with law enforcement and fire rescue — plus crowd favorites like face painting, a bounce house, snow cones, therapy animals, music, food, and more!

Just like in years past, an UBER code will be provided to walkers to cover the cost of a ride back to any location necessary following the walk or Safety Fair.

Athletes of all skill levels are invited to run your choice of our 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or 1-Mile course. All races will start at BMX parking, a short trail walk from the Animal Shelter @ Tom Brown Park. Races will finish at the Shelter's back parking lot. None of the courses will be run on Easterwood. Easterwood will remain open before and during the races.

WE REQUEST PARTICIPANTS LEAVE THEIR PETS AT HOME FOR SAFETY REASONS AND TO HIGHLIGHT OUR SHELTER’S FURRY FRIENDS

Race proceeds benefit the Animal Shelter Foundation (ASF), a non-profit organization created by volunteers to support the animals in the care of Tallahassee Animal Services, more commonly known as the Animal Shelter at Tom Brown Park. We exist, through the help of community events and donations, to make a positive difference in the lives of homeless animals. For more information visit https://animalshelterfoundation.org/

Have a great race!