610 E Bay Street, Jacksonville FL
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Race Information
Run Up for Heroes 5K
Date: October 10, 2026
Location: 610 E Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL
For more details, visit the official race page: 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. Through dignity-driven care and structured programs, we restore purpose and provide a path forward.
What Is 'Countdown to 82'?
- Initiative: 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.
