Jacksonville Carry Forward 5K Draws 3,600 Runners
More than 3,600 people joined the Wounded Warrior Project's Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville, Florida, to show support for veterans and military families.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Military Jobs
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More than 3,600 people took part in the Wounded Warrior Project's Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville on Saturday, November 7, running, walking and carrying flags. The event brought together veterans, families and community supporters.
Why it matters
The Carry Forward 5K highlights the Wounded Warrior Project's programs for post-9/11 active-duty service members, veterans and their families, and Jacksonville is home to the organization's headquarters. For residents in the city, the event shows the scale of local support for the military community.
The Carry Forward 5K drew more than 3,600 participants in Jacksonville on November 7, 2026. No comparison to prior years' turnout or fundraising totals was reported.
The players
Wounded Warrior Project
A nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville that provides programs and services for post-9/11 active-duty service members, veterans and their families.
Dan Nevins
A veteran who medically retired after combat injuries in Iraq and was honored at the Carry Forward 5K.
The details
Participants ran, walked and carried flags as a show of solidarity for the Wounded Warrior Project. Among those honored was veteran Dan Nevins, who medically retired after combat injuries in Iraq, losing both legs below the knee and living with a traumatic brain injury.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Carry Forward 5K held in Jacksonville, Florida
Military Jobs Context
The Wounded Warrior Project's post-9/11 programs serve service members and veterans transitioning from active duty, a population whose employment and recovery needs the organization addresses directly. The Carry Forward 5K draws public attention to that mission from its Jacksonville headquarters.
Residents who want to support veterans can join future Wounded Warrior Project events or donate to its programs. The organization's Jacksonville base means local volunteers and donors can engage directly with its work.
The takeaway
Community events like the Carry Forward 5K show how local participation can directly support veterans and their families. Residents interested in military career and transition resources can start with the organization's Jacksonville programs.
Further reading
Explore more on Military Jobs for context on career and support resources for veterans in Jacksonville.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 4 Jax.
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