Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $28.00 - $33.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the annual Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This uplifting event is dedicated to supporting our local veteran community and aims to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. Participants will enjoy a scenic run over the Eau Gallie Causeway, all while contributing to a vital cause that provides outreach and supportive services for homeless and at-risk veterans and their families.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup and late registration starting bright and early at 6:30 AM. The first 500 runners will receive a cool race shirt and finisher medals, plus there are exciting awards for top participants in various categories. After crossing the finish line, enjoy some well-deserved refreshments, including beer for those 21 and older, and groove to music by DJ Yves. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having a great time – sign up today and be part of an inspiring community event!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup and late registration starting bright and early at 6:30 AM. The first 500 runners will receive a cool race shirt and finisher medals, plus there are exciting awards for top participants in various categories. After crossing the finish line, enjoy some well-deserved refreshments, including beer for those 21 and older, and groove to music by DJ Yves. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having a great time – sign up today and be part of an inspiring community 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)
*
FINISHER MEDALS (FIRST 500 RUNNERS) & PLACEMENT MEDALS
*
BEER AFTER THE RACE FOR 21+
*
RAFFLES
*
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)_
*
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+
*
RAFFLES
*
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)_
*
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+
Races
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Home Stretch 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$33.00
OPENS 25 FEB -
Home Stretch 5K (Team)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$28.00
OPENS 25 FEB -
Home Stretch 5K (Active Military/ Vet)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$28.00
OPENS 25 FEB
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