2026 American Legion Legacy Run
Fueled by Community Spirit
For 20 years, the American Legion Riders have journeyed across the nation, uniting communities behind our cause. From main streets to overpasses, the flags and cheers we pass are a reminder that this ride is bigger than any one of us.
Since 2006, The American Legion Legacy Run has raised $16 million for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. These funds have provided over $6.2 million in scholarships to support children who lost a parent in active military service on or after September 11, 2001, or whose post-9/11 parent has a VA disability rating of 50% or higher.
With the Legacy Scholarship Fund now self-sustaining for the foreseeable future, the Legacy Run expanded its mission in 2024 to begin fundraising for The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF) to continue meeting the evolving needs of veterans, service members, and their families.
None of it would be possible without the unwavering support of local Legion posts, businesses, city officials, and law enforcement.
Celebrating 20 Years
2026 American Legion Legacy Run
In 2026, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The American Legion Legacy Run, advancing hope for veterans and their families through our fundraising efforts for The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF).
August 23–27, 2026, American Legion Riders and supporters will cover over 1,000 miles in service to this mission. Registration opens May 2026 for riders, passengers, and supporters.
More details about the 2026 American Legion Legacy Run will be posted as they become available.
Legacy Run Fundraising platform
To support participants of the 2026 Legacy Run, national headquarters is providing a structured peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising platform. This tool is designed to help Riders and supporters amplify their impact through personalized fundraising and their social networks.
Access to the fundraising platform will be available closer to the 2026 Legacy Run.
About Veterans & Children Foundation
Since 1925, this donation-driven fund has helped millions of disabled veterans and military and veteran families facing unexpected, destabilizing challenges.
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2026 Legacy Run Merch
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Legacy Run Videos
Learn more about the 2025 Legacy Run, previous years' Legacy Runs, and the impact made on veterans, their families, and communities.Learn more -
Contact Us
You can find the National American Legion Rider Advisory Committee contact information and map here.Contact Us
About The American Legion Riders
The American Legion riders began as a small group at Post 396 in Garden City, Michigan. Today, it has grown to over 125,000 American Legion Riders meet in over 2,500 chapters in every domestic department and in at least three foreign countries.
In addition to The American Legion Legacy Run, Riders support other American Legion programs, such as Operation Comfort Warriors, provide escorts during veteran funerals, and participate in honor and remembrance ceremonies throughout the year.