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
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Event summary
Join us for the Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This inspiring event is dedicated to supporting our local veteran community and raising awareness for the National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS). Participants will enjoy a scenic run over the Eau Gallie Causeway, all while contributing to a meaningful cause aimed at eliminating homelessness among veterans in Central Florida.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup and late registration starting as early as 6:30 AM at Eau Gallie Square. Runners can look forward to fantastic participant perks, including cool race shirts, finisher medals, and placement awards for various categories. After the race, enjoy some well-deserved refreshments, including beer for those 21 and over, provided by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, along with lively music by DJ Yves. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and celebrate our heroes—register today and be a part of this uplifting community event!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with packet pickup and late registration starting as early as 6:30 AM at Eau Gallie Square. Runners can look forward to fantastic participant perks, including cool race shirts, finisher medals, and placement awards for various categories. After the race, enjoy some well-deserved refreshments, including beer for those 21 and over, provided by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar, along with lively music by DJ Yves. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and celebrate our heroes—register today and be a part of this uplifting 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)
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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+
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+ PROVIDED BY GRILLS SEAFOOD DECK AND TIKI BAR
*
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+
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