Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne FL
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
🏃♂️ 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+ Provided by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar
- Raffles: Participate for a chance to win!
📦 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
Location: 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: Recognition given!
- Fastest Team: Must have 5+ participants
- Top 3 Fastest Limb-Impaired Veterans: Special category awards
- 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+
For more details, visit the race page: Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets.
