Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

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!

Event Details

• Date: November 8, 2026
• Location: Eau Gallie Square, 1452 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935
• URL: Home Stretch 5K Registration
• Beneficiary: 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 ages 21+
• Raffles: exciting giveaways
• Music: by DJ Yves

Early Packet Pickup & Registration

Location: 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 Schedule

Location: Eau Gallie Square (1452 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935)

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: Male & Female
• Top Masters: (40+) Male & Female
• Largest Team: recognition
• Fastest Team: (must have 5+ participants)
• Top 3 Fastest Limb-Impaired Veterans: awards
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female in each category: 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+