# Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets - **When:** Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne, FL, 32935 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-64397-home-stretch-5k-for-homeless-and-at-risk-vets ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/homestretch5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 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+ Provided by Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar 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+ --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-64397-home-stretch-5k-for-homeless-and-at-risk-vets](https://runthis.run/event/rs-64397-home-stretch-5k-for-homeless-and-at-risk-vets) — data from Run This (runthis.run).