Run Up for Heroes

About the Event

Run Up for Heroes is more than a race—it’s a powerful show of gratitude and solidarity. This community run brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters of all ages and abilities to honor the men and women who have served our country. Every step taken helps raise critical funds and awareness for veterans who are navigating life’s toughest challenges.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best or walking in remembrance, your participation makes a meaningful impact.

Why We Run
We run to honor service.
We run to remember sacrifice.
We run to ensure no hero is left behind.

Many veterans face physical, emotional, and financial hardships long after their service ends. Run Up for Heroes gives our community a way to stand beside them—to show up, speak out, and support those who have given so much. When we run together, we carry their stories, their strength, and our shared responsibility forward.

Our Mission
Helping Hands for Heroes is dedicated to providing vital support to veterans by addressing immediate needs and fostering long‑term stability, healing, and hope. Through community‑driven programs and partnerships, we work to ensure our heroes have access to the resources, care, and support they deserve.

Run Up for Heroes fuels this mission—transforming compassion into action and gratitude into lasting change.

Races Offered

10K Run

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$50.00

5K Run/Walk

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

5K YOUTH REGISTRATION 13 and Under

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$20.00

RUCK Up for Heroes - 10K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$50.00

RUCK Up for Heroes - 5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$30.00

Virtual 10K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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$55.00

Virtual 5K

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Jacksonville.

thermostat Temperature

18.1° / 25.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.8° / 25.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:54

About Jacksonville

Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.

Jacksonville occupies one of the most coveted spots on the Atlantic coast. Set amongst abundant beaches and possessing an ideal subtropical climate, its crown jewel is the unique habitat and natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For this reason and more, "The River City" is a popular destination for vacationers looking for a laid-back Sunshine State escape.