Run Up for Heroes 5K

Event Details

Run Up for Heroes 5K
Date: October 11, 2025
Location: 610 E Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL
URL: Run Up for Heroes 5K

Why We Run - The Mission Behind the Miles

Helping Hands for Heroes (HHH) is a Florida-based nonprofit fighting veteran homelessness through transitional housing and wrap-around services.

Our Mission

• Goal: To reduce homelessness among U.S. Veterans by providing transitional housing, mental health services, workforce training, and reintegration support.
• Belief: We believe no Veteran should be left behind.
• Care: Through dignity-driven care and structured programs, we restore purpose and provide a path forward.

What Is 'Countdown to 82'?

Our flagship initiative to build 82 fully supported transitional housing units for homeless and at-risk Veterans in Northeast Florida.

Your Impact as a Runner

• Help: Help house a homeless Veteran.
• Support: Support mental health and suicide prevention.
• Provide: Provide job training and placement.
• Show: Show Veterans they are not forgotten.

Final Message

Together, we Run Up for Heroes because every Veteran deserves a place to call home.