Home Stretch 5K
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Event overview
The Home Stretch 5K for Homeless and At-Risk Vets takes place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Melbourne, FL at Eau Gallie Square (1452 Highland Avenue, 32935). The event features a 5K run with three entry categories: individual, team, and an Active Military / Veteran category. Entry fees listed are $30 for the main 5K (reduced to $25 for ages 0-17) and $25 for the team and Active Military / Veteran categories. Registration closes November 6, 2025. Early packet pickup and registration are available on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 at Running Zone (3696 North Wickham Road, Melbourne). Race management and timing services are provided by Running Zone Race Management, Inc.
Perks, awards and charity
Proceeds benefit National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS), whose mission is to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida and to provide outreach, prevention, and supportive services. Participant perks include a race shirt and finisher medals for the first 500 runners, post-race beer for those 21 and over, a post-race breakfast (buffet cost stated or free to veterans with military ID), raffles, music, and provided orange juice. Awards are given immediately after the race for top overall finishers, masters (40+), largest team, fastest team (teams with 5 or more), top limb-impaired veterans, and age-group top 3 placements. The event also offers a DASH - Home Challenge for participants who run a separate 5K the day before; the challenge is limited to the first 90 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.