Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
- Date Sun 10th November 2024
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Melbourne, Florida
- Price $33.00 - $38.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets on Sunday, November 10th, 2024, in beautiful Melbourne, Brevard! This exciting event aims to benefit the National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) and their mission to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. Join fellow participants in a spirited 5K race, where the first 400 runners will receive a cool race shirt and a finisher medal, along with the chance to compete for placement medals.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Eau Gallie Square, with a vibrant atmosphere featuring music by DJ Yves, a post-race breakfast buffet, and refreshing drinks available for purchase. Raffle prizes will add to the excitement, and veterans with military ID can enjoy the breakfast for free! With several award categories, including overall champions and age group winners, there's a chance for everyone to shine. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to support at-risk veterans while enjoying a fun and fulfilling day!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at Eau Gallie Square, with a vibrant atmosphere featuring music by DJ Yves, a post-race breakfast buffet, and refreshing drinks available for purchase. Raffle prizes will add to the excitement, and veterans with military ID can enjoy the breakfast for free! With several award categories, including overall champions and age group winners, there's a chance for everyone to shine. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to support at-risk veterans while enjoying a fun and fulfilling 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
*
LARGEST TEAM
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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+
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+
Races
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Home Stretch 5K
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$38.50
CLOSED -
Home Stretch 5K (Team)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$33.00
CLOSED -
Home Stretch 5K (Active Military/ Vet)
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 10th November 2024 (8:00AM EST)
$33.00
CLOSED
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