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 annual Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard. This exciting event is not just a race; it's a community gathering aimed at supporting our local veteran population. Runners will enjoy a scenic route over the Eau Gallie Causeway, while raising vital funds for the National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) to help eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida.
Participants can look forward to a range of fantastic perks, including a cool race shirt and finisher medals for the first 500 runners. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a celebratory beer (for those 21+) at Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, along with a delicious breakfast buffet at Pineapples Egad, which is complimentary for veterans with military ID. The day is filled with fun, featuring music by DJ Yves, raffles, and awards for top runners across various categories. Early packet pickup is available on November 7th and 8th, with race day festivities commencing at 6:30 AM on November 9th. Lace up your shoes and join us for a meaningful run to support our heroes!
Participants can look forward to a range of fantastic perks, including a cool race shirt and finisher medals for the first 500 runners. After crossing the finish line, enjoy a celebratory beer (for those 21+) at Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, along with a delicious breakfast buffet at Pineapples Egad, which is complimentary for veterans with military ID. The day is filled with fun, featuring music by DJ Yves, raffles, and awards for top runners across various categories. Early packet pickup is available on November 7th and 8th, with race day festivities commencing at 6:30 AM on November 9th. Lace up your shoes and join us for a meaningful run to support our heroes!
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+ BY GRILLS SEAFOOD DECK AND TIKI BAR
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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)_
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TOP 3 OVERALL M&F
*
TOP MASTERS (40+) M&F
*
LARGEST TEAM
*
FASTEST TEAM (MUST HAVE 5+ PARTICIPANTS)
*
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+
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+ BY GRILLS SEAFOOD DECK AND TIKI BAR
*
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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