Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

🏃‍♂️ Join the 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+ 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+)

For more information, please visit the race page: Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets.