285 registered for VCF fundraiser that will depart Lincoln, Neb., and arrive at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership in Fort Knox, Ky., on Aug. 28.
On Aug. 23, 285 American Legion Family members – both Legion Riders and their passengers – will depart Towers’ Frontier Harley-Davidson in Lincoln, Neb., for the start of the 20th Legacy Run. Over the course of the next five days, they will travel through four more states and 1,000 miles before finishing up at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership in Fort Knox, Ky.
Highlights of this year’s ride include visits to the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, the Gold Star Hall at Iowa State University and the General George Patton Museum of Leadership; a stop at the Meskwaki Indian Nation for a tribal dance; a tour of the Illinois Veterans Home and multiple stops at American Legion posts. Click here for more day-by-day details provided by Legacy Run Chief Road Captain David Heredia Jr.
Prior to, and along the way, they have one mission: to raise funds to assist both veterans and children through The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF).
Through VCF funding, the Legion’s Temporary Financial Assistance grants feed and house children of military personnel and veterans facing urgent, unexpected hardships. These grants prevent eviction, keep the power on and fulfill basic needs to hold a family together through difficult times.
The VCF also covers training and accreditation costs for American Legion claims experts who provide free representation for veterans and families applying for disability benefits, survivor assistance, GI Bill opportunities and more.
Those who cannot take part in the ride but still want to donate to it can do so through two ways:
· Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:30 p.m. ET, American Legion Post 220, 2107 Crums Lane, Shively, Ky.
· On the national convention stage at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 1, Kentucky International Convention Center.
You can also follow the Legacy Run throughout the ride – stories, photos and videos – online on the Riders webpage, as well as via our social media channels using the hashtag #LegacyRun2026:
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