Melbourne, FL
Race Details
Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets is an upcoming race scheduled for Sun, Nov 08 2026 in Melbourne, FL (America/New York timezone).
Register
- 2026-11-08
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Melbourne, FL
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Stretch 5K | 5K | running_race | $35.00 | 11/8/2026 08:00 |
| Home Stretch 5K (Team) | 5K | running_race | $25.00 | 11/8/2026 08:00 |
| Home Stretch 5K (Active Military/ Vet) | 5K | running_race | $30.00 | 11/8/2026 08:00 |
Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
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:
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+
Race Date
(America/New York timezone)