Run Up for Heroes
Run Up for Heroes is a running and rucking race on October 10, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL, with entry fees from $20 to $55.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$55
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jacksonville Nas, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jacksonville, FL
Population
961,739
as of 2023
City Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Jacksonville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Run Up for Heroes
Oct 10, 2026