
Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
Nov. 08, '26
Nov. 08, '26
Race Location
Eau Gallie Square
1452 Highland Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32935
United States
Events
Home Stretch 5K
Home Stretch 5K (Team)
Home Stretch 5K (Active Military/ Vet)
Details
Support your local Veteran community by participating in the Annual Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets! Sign up today and join us for a beautiful morning run over the Eau Gallie Causeway!
To Benefit: National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS)
Mission: To Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans in Central Florida.
Providing street level outreach, homelessness prevention, and supportive services for homeless, at-risk, and low-income Veterans and their families since 2008.
Participant Perks:
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Cool Race Shirt (First 500 runners)
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Finisher Medals (First 500 runners) & Placement Medals
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Beer after the race for 21+ Provided by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar
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Raffles
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Music by DJ Yves
Early Packet Pickup & Registration @ Running Zone (3696 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL)
Friday, November 6th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, November 7th: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Race Day @ Eau Gallie Square (1452 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935)
Sunday, November 8th – Timeline:
6:30 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Opens
7:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Late Registration Ends
8:00 AM: 5K Start!
AWARDS: (Immediately following the race)
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Top 3 Overall M&F
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Top Masters (40+) M&F
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Largest Team
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Fastest Team (must have 5+ participants)
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Top 3 Fastest Limb-Impaired Veterans
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Age Groups (Top 3 M&F): 8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+