Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

🏃‍♂️ Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets

Date: November 9, 2025

Location: Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL

Race Registration

🎯 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: 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 (1453 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL)

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: Male & Female
• Top Masters: (40+) Male & Female
• Largest Team: Exciting recognition
• Fastest Team: Must have 5+ participants
• Top 3 Fastest Limb-Impaired Veterans: Special category
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female in various age categories