Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

Event 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!

Beneficiary

To Benefit: National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS)

Mission Statement

• Goal: To Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans in Central Florida.
• Outreach: 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.
• Post-Race 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.

Important Dates

• Early Packet Pickup: 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 Details

Date & Location: 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 in various ages (8 & Under, 9-11, 12-14, etc.)

Registration

For more information and to register, visit Home Stretch 5K Race Page.