Run Up for Heroes
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Run Up for Heroes
Run Up for Heroes is a community running event held in Jacksonville, Florida on May 1, 2027. The event takes place near 610 E. Bay Street and supports Helping Hands for Heroes, an organization that provides support and resources for veterans.
The program includes multiple race formats and participation options:
- 5K in-person run/walk, youth registration, and virtual option.
- 10K in-person run and virtual option.
- Rucking divisions for 5K and 10K where participants carry a weighted ruck.
The rucking division is presented in partnership with GORUCK. Rucking participants complete the course while carrying a weighted ruck and receive an exclusive Helping Hands for Heroes ruck patch upon completion. The rucking division is described as open to all experience levels.
Listed registration fees for the event options include typical amounts such as $30 for a standard 5K, $50 for a standard 10K, $20 for youth 5K registration, $35 for a virtual 5K, and $55 for a virtual 10K. Fees vary by event type.
Proceeds and awareness raised by the event are intended to support veterans who face physical, emotional, and financial challenges after service. Helping Hands for Heroes focuses on immediate needs and longer term support through community programs and partnerships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
