Jaguars Prowl 5K

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.

San Marco Square

Saturday, October 17, 2026

5K starts at 5:00 PM

Join us for an Oktoberfest evening in San Marco Square for a festive 5K and one mile run/walk though scenic San Marco followed by free beer and brats. Create a festive Octoberfest experience by wearing a traditional Tracht (Tra-oct) outfit. Women dress up in a dirndl (Deern-dul) dress and men sport your lederhosen (Lay-der-hozen) shorts. All entrants will receive a race shirt and an official custom designed beer mug and a beer and a brat. Tepeyolot Cerveceria brewery will be brewing a special beer just for this event and the beer will be served at different locations in the Square. Oom-Pah-pah music will be featured.