Raising awareness for suicide prevention and postvention!

Benefiting:
Welcome to our Virtual and In-Person edition of the 9th Annual “Ending the Silence” 5K Run/Walk. Our annual community event for suicide awareness and prevention since 2016. Our team at NAMI Emerald Coast and Escarosa Suicide Prevention Coalition is excited to invite you to participate in our family gathering for a great purpose.

Unable to make the event? Sign-up starting August 1st and run/walk anytime before noon on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Unable to Physically Run or Walk:  Support NAMI Emerald Coast & Escarosa Suicide Prevention Coalition by signing up anyway and join in on the fun!

All proceeds going to:
  • NAMI Emerald Coast -  towards training and support for Family and Peer Support Groups, training classes for peers and family member to be offered in the Spring, Summer, and Fall, educational programs such as: NAMI SMARTS for Advocacy, In Our Own Voice, Sharing Hope, FaithNet, Provider Education for Mental Health Professionals, and W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) - Session I and II trainings along with Helping Others Heal, 40-hour required training for Certified Recovery Peer Specialist Certification. 
  • Escarosa Suicide Prevention Coalition - towards efforts to continue to develop and implement suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies and programs.
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Support us Virtually or at our In-Person Events on November 7, 2026!
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Did you know...

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Each person who dies by suicide leaves 18 others behind who experience a major life disruption. Without postvention, bereaved survivors are as much as nine times more likely to complete suicide themselves.
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On average, 1 person dies by suicide every 10 days across Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton Counties.  
​Twice as many people die by suicide than by homicide.  There are 25 attempts for every death by suicide in the U.S.
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Only 1 in 4 survivors of suicide loss seeks help. As many as 25 percent of survivors indicate they struggle with their own thoughts of suicide.
•The rate of suicide among black youth is increasing at faster rate than any other ethnic group.
     EVENT TIMELINE

Run/Walk Virtually Anytime
before the Race Ends

Saturday, November 7, 2026
5k Run / Walk
10:00 AM Registration
10:30 AM Welcome
10:45 AM 5k Begins
University of West Florida Rec Plex North Field
Drawings will take place immediately after the race! 
You do not need to be present to win!
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Help raise suicide awareness and save lives today!

Give-away winners:​

GIVE-AWAY 1
​From a Pool of Early Registrations
(August 20th - September 2nd)
​​$100 Gift Card
GIVE-AWAY 2
From a Pool of All Registrations
3 Winners
3 Gift Cards
​$100 each
GIVE-AWAY 3
GRAND PRIZE
2 Winners
1 Gift Card $250 each
Please join us in recognizing and thanking all of our generous sponsors:

NAMI ENDING THE SILENCE 5K RUN / WALK
PRESENTED BY
​nami EMERALD COAST &
ESCAROSA SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION

(c) 2026 NAMI Emerald Coast & Escarosa Suicide Prevention Coalition