In 30 days · Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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When
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Where
Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne FL
Distance
5K
Typical weather
68–79°F · some rain risk
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2025
67–85°F
dry
2024
75–82°F
dry
2023
65–80°F
dry
2022
75–83°F
dry
2021
57–72°F
dry
2020
74–79°F
rain
2019
70–82°F
dry
2018
70–81°F
dry
2017
67–79°F
dry
2016
72–76°F
dry
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About this race
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
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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