Thousands of people ran in the Wounded Warrior Project’s Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville on Saturday.

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will host its annual Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, starting at WWP Headquarters (4899 Belfort Rd, Suite 300). The event raises funds for programs that support injured veterans and their families. Participants can walk, jog, or run — some choose to carry a flag, wear a weighted vest, or even carry another person to honor the challenges veterans face. Registration is free for warriors, $50 for adults, and $25 for kids. Learn more or register here.

On Saturday morning, over 2,000 members, volunteers and community members participated in the Wounded Warrior Project's Carry Forward 5K.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Residents across Jacksonville and surrounding areas didn’t let the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop them from supporting wounded veterans on Saturday. They held 5K events from Orange Park to St. Augustine to downtown Jacksonville to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project. (Courtesy of Wounded Warrior Project)Because of the pandemic, the third annual 5K moved to a virtual setting this year. Supporters held 5K events from Orange Park to St. Augustine to downtown Jacksonville to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project. (Courtesy of Wounded Warrior Project)All of the money raised from Carry Forward supports the life-changing programs and services Wounded Warrior Project provides injured veterans and their families, the organization said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Wounded Warrior Project "Put the Mission in Motion" this Veterans Day weekend, and on Saturday, more than 2,000 people participated in its Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville. According to Wounded Warrior Project, events were held in San Diego, Nashville and San Antonio. Wounded Warrior ProjectGabriel George and Laura Root are just two of the people who have been helped by Wounded Warrior Project. People running in the 5K carry either a flag, a weight of up to 100 pounds or even another person. "Wearing the logo for Wounded Warrior Project is about carrying someone else forward."

During Carry Forward, each participant carries a flag, a weight (from 1 to 100 pounds), or even another person. No matter what is held, it's a show of support for wounded warriors. CARRY FORWARD: Jacksonville event detailsJacksonville is the fourth city to host a Carry Forward event this year; San Diego, Nashville, and San Antonio combined for more than 5,000 participants. Special group of WWP members form team for Carry ForwardOne group of local wounded warriors has formed a special team for Carry Forward Jacksonville. The Jacksonville resident says adaptive sports empower him to light the way for other wounded warriors.