Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
- Location
- Melbourne, FL
- Eau Gallie Square, 1452 Highland Avenue, 32935
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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At a glance
Great for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersPerks & features
- Medal
- Shirt
Medal
ShirtFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Nov 8, 8:00 AM EST · From $33.00
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sun, Nov 8, 8:00 AM EST · From $28.00
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 5K
Sun, Nov 8, 8:00 AM EST · From $28.00
Opens Feb 25, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Nov 7, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
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+
Raffles
Music by DJ Yves
Early Packet Pickup & Registration @ 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 @ 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
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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