Run Up for Heroes
About This 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.
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Local Running Stores
Jacksonville, North Florida
1st Place Sports Baymeadows serves the southside Jacksonville market with the same specialty running expertise the brand is known for throughout Northeast Florida. Located on Baymeadows Road, this store is convenient to the Mandarin, Southside, and Deerwood neighborhoods. Expert staff provide personalized shoe fittings using gait analysis, helping customers find the right footwear whether they're training for their first 5K or preparing for a marathon. The store stocks a full range of road and trail running shoes, technical apparel, and running accessories. As part of the 1st Place Sports family, the Baymeadows location is closely tied to the region's racing calendar, offering race registration and connections to local running clubs and training groups.
phone (904) 731-3676 language Visit WebsiteJacksonville, North Florida
1st Place Sports San Marco is the flagship location of one of Northeast Florida's most beloved running specialty retailers. Set in the historic San Marco neighborhood, this store serves runners from across Jacksonville's urban core and has been a cornerstone of the local running scene for decades. The San Marco store offers comprehensive shoe fitting services including gait analysis, a wide selection of performance footwear, and a knowledgeable team with deep roots in the Jacksonville running community. The neighborhood's walkable streets and proximity to the St. Johns River make it a natural gathering spot for runners. As the heart of the 1st Place Sports brand, the San Marco location is heavily involved in local racing — from large events like the Gate River Run to smaller neighborhood races — and is a first stop for many Jacksonville runners seeking gear, training advice, and community connection.
phone (904) 396-0794 language Visit WebsiteJacksonville, North Florida
1st Place Sports at Tapestry Park brings specialty running retail to the Southside corridor of Jacksonville. Situated in the Tapestry Park shopping center near Town Center, this location caters to the active suburban running community on Jacksonville's fast-growing southeast side. The store delivers the full 1st Place Sports experience: expert shoe fitting, video gait analysis, and a curated selection of performance footwear and apparel. Staff are familiar with local running routes including the St. Johns Town Center area trails and nearby parks, and can make gear recommendations suited to the terrain and climate. The Southside location participates in race registration, packet pickup, and community events as part of the broader 1st Place Sports network across Northeast Florida.
phone (904) 997-8898 language Visit WebsiteRun Up for Heroes
October 10, 2026