Run Up for Heroes

Same Race, Same Mission, New Date

New Date: Saturday May 1st, 2027

We want to share an important update: the Run Up for Heroes 5K/10K has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 1, 2027. The race location and all other event details will remain the same.

We know that changing the date may impact your plans, so if you have registered for the race we want to make sure you have options:

You have TWO choices:

1. Keep Your Registration

Your current registration will automatically be honored for the rescheduled race on May 1, 2027. No additional action is required.

2. Request a Refund

If you are unable to participate on the new date, you may request a refund of your registration fee.

If you would like to request a refund, please do so here on the run up site.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and your continued support. This additional time will allow us to make the Run Up for Heroes experience even stronger and bring our community together for an impactful day of honoring and supporting our military, veterans, and their families.

We look forward to seeing you on May 1, 2027, at the USS Orleck!

Thank you for running with us and for standing with our heroes.

With gratitude,
Helping Hands for Heroes Team

Here Are Your Options:

Stay In The Race

You can keep my registration fee

Get a refund

Saturday, May 1st 2027

USS Orleck | Jacksonville, FL
RACE PACKET PICK UP:

REI Town Center April 30th 2027 2-6 PM

4862 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Race Day Registration: Opens at 6:30 AM

Road Closure Times: 7:45 until TBD

Official Race Start: 8:00 AM

What is "Run Up for Heroes"?

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.

Countdown to Run Up for Heroes!

The race will be the same as last year with the 10K being 2 Laps.