Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

🎯 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: Exciting prizes
• Music: by DJ Yves

📅 Early Packet Pickup & Registration

Location: 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

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+)
• 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, visit the official race page: Home Stretch 5K.