Behind Their Smile for 22TOOMANY 2026

Behind Their Smile for 22TOOMANY is a morning 5K run/walk at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle in Sarasota, Florida, starting at 8:00 AM EDT. The event raises funds for 22 Too Many, a charity dedicated to public awareness of PTS, suicide prevention, and support for families who have lost someone to suicide. The race’s message stems from the idea that everyone has a story behind their smile. The charity remembers veterans and others lost to suicide. The event highlights the reported figure of about 22 veterans taking their own lives daily, and also notes that suicide impacts the broader U.S. adult population. The 5K entry fee is $50, positioning this as a focused run/walk for a cause, not a competition centered on course records or elite athletes.