Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Runners, walkers and advocates for mental health are invited to take part in the Landrum 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. from the Landrum office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 children and adults facing mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual disabilities.
The Landrum 5K aims to raise awareness about the vital link between physical and mental health. According to the National Institutes of Health, regular exercise can reduce anxiety, depression and negative mood while boosting self-esteem and cognitive function. Just 30 minutes of moderate activity, like brisk walking, three times a week can make a meaningful difference.
“Our inaugural event raised $15,000 to support vital behavioral health services at Lakeview Center, and last year we surpassed that with more than $17,000,” said Britt Landrum, III, President and CEO of Landrum. “We’re proud to see how the event has grown, and we’re aiming even higher this year to expand our impact on mental health services across Northwest Florida.”
Lakeview Center offers more than 60 programs across Northwest Florida – from Escambia to Walton County – including inpatient and residential treatment, outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, children’s services, substance misuse treatment and 24/7 mental health crisis support.
“Every day, 50 new clients reach out to Lakeview Center asking for help with mental health or substance misuse treatment. Driven by our mission and serving Northwest Florida since 1954, Lakeview Center provides comprehensive care for all, regardless of ability to pay,” said Allison Hill, CEO of Lakeview Center’s parent company, LifeView Group. “The generous support of Landrum, our sponsors and our 5K participants helps our specialized team provide comprehensive care for more than 27,000 children and adults across Northwest Florida each year. Every person who signs up for this event will help us reach more individuals and families who need our services.”
Early-bird 5K registration is $45 and runs through Oct. 4, 2025. Refreshments will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, along with age group winners.
Event sponsors include:
Platinum: Clark Partington Attorneys at Law; Jewelers Trade Shop; Navy Federal Credit Union; PMA Group and Waverly Advisors
Gold: Centennial Bank; Florida Blue; Ortiz Legal; Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund; Shumaker; Starnes Davis Florie LLP; Synovus; Truist; Trustmark; USI Insurance Services; and Woodlands Medical Specialists
Silver: Eglin Federal Credit Union; FS Advisors; Regions; and Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors.
Bronze: Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
For more information or to pre-register, visit eLakeviewCenter.org.
About Lakeview Center
Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 crisis support. Learn more at eLakeviewCenter.org.
About Landrum
Landrum is a people-first organization with 55 years of experience helping businesses grow through strategic HR, talent, and workforce support. Its scalable HR solutions are tailored to business size and industry. Landrum acts as an extension of a company’s team to manage HR functions like staffing and recruiting, payroll, employee benefits, compliance, and various other business challenges. The company’s solutions are designed to amplify the power of people, helping organizations become more agile, competitive, and successful. For more information, visit landruminc.com.