Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
- Date Sun 9th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $28.00 - $33.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This annual event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt community gathering aimed at supporting our local veteran community. Runners will enjoy a scenic route over the Eau Gallie Causeway while helping to raise vital funds for the National Veterans Homeless Support, dedicated to eliminating homelessness among veterans in Central Florida.
Participants will receive a cool race shirt and finisher medals, with additional awards for top runners across various categories. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a refreshing beer (for those 21+) and a delicious breakfast buffet at Pineapples Egad, complimentary for veterans with military ID. Enjoy music from DJ Yves, exciting raffles, and the camaraderie of fellow participants. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and have a fantastic time! Register now to secure your spot in this meaningful event!
Participants will receive a cool race shirt and finisher medals, with additional awards for top runners across various categories. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement with a refreshing beer (for those 21+) and a delicious breakfast buffet at Pineapples Egad, complimentary for veterans with military ID. Enjoy music from DJ Yves, exciting raffles, and the camaraderie of fellow participants. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and have a fantastic time! Register now to secure your spot in this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
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+
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BREAKFAST AT PINEAPPLES EGAD AFTER THE RACE AND AWARDS, BUFFET COST IS $19.99 PER PERSON OR FREE TO VETERANS WITH MILITARY ID. $5 BLOODY MARY'S AND $20 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AVAILABLE PER PERSON
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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 7TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
RACE DAY @ EAU GALLIE SQUARE (1452 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MELBOURNE, FL 32935)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 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)_
*
TOP 3 OVERALL M&F
*
TOP MASTERS (40+) M&F
*
LARGEST TEAM
*
FASTEST TEAM (MUST HAVE 5+ PARTICIPANTS)
*
TOP 3 FASTEST LIMB-IMPAIRED VETERANS
*
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+
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:
*
COOL RACE SHIRT (FIRST 500 RUNNERS)
*
FINISHER MEDALS (FIRST 500 RUNNERS) & PLACEMENT MEDALS
*
BEER AFTER THE RACE FOR 21+
*
BREAKFAST AT PINEAPPLES EGAD AFTER THE RACE AND AWARDS, BUFFET COST IS $19.99 PER PERSON OR FREE TO VETERANS WITH MILITARY ID. $5 BLOODY MARY'S AND $20 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AVAILABLE PER PERSON
*
RAFFLES
*
MUSIC BY DJ YVES
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 NORTH WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
RACE DAY @ EAU GALLIE SQUARE (1452 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MELBOURNE, FL 32935)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 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)_
*
TOP 3 OVERALL M&F
*
TOP MASTERS (40+) M&F
*
LARGEST TEAM
*
FASTEST TEAM (MUST HAVE 5+ PARTICIPANTS)
*
TOP 3 FASTEST LIMB-IMPAIRED VETERANS
*
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+
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