Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
- Date Sun 10th November 2024
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $25.00 - $30.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets, organized by National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS), on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 in Melbourne, Brevard. This event aims to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida, providing crucial support services since 2008. Participants can enjoy perks such as a race shirt, finisher medals, and a post-race beer sponsored by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar. There will also be raffles, music by DJ Yves, and a breakfast buffet at Pineapples location. Early packet pickup and registration are available on November 8th and 9th at Running Zone. On race day at Eau Gallie Square, packet pickup opens at 6:30 AM, with the 5K starting at 8:00 AM. Awards will be given out immediately after the race for various categories. Don't miss this opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a fun-filled race day!
Organiser's Description
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 400 RUNNERS)
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FINISHER MEDALS (FIRST 400 RUNNERS) & PLACEMENT MEDALS
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BEER AFTER THE RACE FOR 21+ SPONSORED BY GRILLS SEAFOOD DECK AND TIKI BAR
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RAFFLES
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MUSIC BY DJ YVES
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A BREAKFAST BUFFET WILL BE OFFERED AT PINEAPPLES LOCATION FOLLOWING THE RACE. COST IS $19.99 PER PERSON OR FREE TO VETERANS WITH MILITARY ID. $5 BLOODY MARY'S AND $20 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AVAILABLE PER PERSON
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 NORTH WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
RACE DAY @ EAU GALLIE SQUARE (1453 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MELBOURNE, FL)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 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+
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 400 RUNNERS)
*
FINISHER MEDALS (FIRST 400 RUNNERS) & PLACEMENT MEDALS
*
BEER AFTER THE RACE FOR 21+ SPONSORED BY GRILLS SEAFOOD DECK AND TIKI BAR
*
RAFFLES
*
MUSIC BY DJ YVES
*
A BREAKFAST BUFFET WILL BE OFFERED AT PINEAPPLES LOCATION FOLLOWING THE RACE. COST IS $19.99 PER PERSON OR FREE TO VETERANS WITH MILITARY ID. $5 BLOODY MARY'S AND $20 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AVAILABLE PER PERSON
EARLY PACKET PICKUP & REGISTRATION @ RUNNING ZONE (3696 NORTH WICKHAM ROAD, MELBOURNE, FL)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH: 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
RACE DAY @ EAU GALLIE SQUARE (1453 HIGHLAND AVENUE, MELBOURNE, FL)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH 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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