🏅 Race Overview
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 400 runners
- Finisher Medals: First 400 runners & Placement Medals
- Beer: After the race for 21+ Sponsored by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar
- Raffles: Enjoy exciting prizes
- Music: Live DJ Yves to keep the vibe upbeat
- Breakfast Buffet: Available at Pineapples location following the race. Cost is $19.99 per person or FREE to Veterans with Military ID. $5 Bloody Marys and $20 Bottomless Mimosas available per person
📅 Early Packet Pickup & Registration
Location: Running Zone (3696 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL)
Friday, November 8th: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, November 9th: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏃♂️ Race Day Details
Location: Eau Gallie Square (1453 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL)
Timeline for Sunday, November 10th:
- 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+
🌐 More Information
For more details, please visit the official race page: Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets.