Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL
- Distance
- Home Stretch 5K · Home Stretch 5K (Team) · Home Stretch 5K (Active Military/ Vet)
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:
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Cool Race Shirt (First 500 runners)
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Finisher Medals (First 500 runners) & Placement Medals
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Beer after the race for 21+ Provided by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar
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Raffles
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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)
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Top 3 Overall M&F
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Top Masters (40+) M&F
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Largest Team
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Fastest Team (must have 5+ participants)
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Top 3 Fastest Limb-Impaired Veterans
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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+
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Melbourne Intl Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Melbourne, FL
Population
85,718
as of 2023
Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
MLB
Melbourne Orlando International Airport · 1 mi
Major Hub
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets?
- Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets is a running race held in Melbourne, Florida on November 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Melbourne, Florida at Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets
Nov 8, 2026