W.W. Gay Ortega River Run

Saturday, August 22nd

5K - 8 AM - One mile 9:15 AM

Riverfront Plaza - Downtown Jacksonville

Join the Jaguars and Fresh from Florida for the Jaguars Prowl 5K to support the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and local youth sports programs. The race is taking the place of the annual stadium challenge, and due to construction at EverBank Stadium, the modified course will include starting at the new Riverfront Plaza and continue through the heart of Jacksonville!

• Custom Finisher Medals

• Oficial 5K race t-shirt

• Interactive course through Downtown Jacksonville

Course Map

Why We Run - The Mission Behind the Miles

Helping Hands for Heroes (HHH) is a Florida-based nonprofit fighting veteran homelessness through

transitional housing and wrap-around services.

Our Mission

To reduce homelessness among U.S. Veterans by providing transitional housing, mental health services,

workforce training, and reintegration support.

We believe no Veteran should be left behind. Through dignity-driven care and structured programs, we

restore purpose and provide a path forward.

What Is 'Countdown to 82'?

Our flagship initiative to build 82 fully supported transitional housing units for homeless and at-risk Veterans

in Northeast Florida.

Your Impact as a Runner

When you register, donate, or spread awareness, you:

• Help house a homeless Veteran

• Support mental health and suicide prevention

• Provide job training and placement

• Show Veterans they are not forgotten

Final Message

Together, we Run Up for Heroes because every Veteran deserves a place to call home.