Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

Race Overview: A race coming up on 11/09/2025 in Melbourne, FL. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-02-01

Race Overview:

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+ 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
  • Orange Juice by Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company
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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