2025 American Legion Legacy Run
Fueled by Community Spirit
For 18 years, the American Legion Riders have journeyed across the nation, rallying communities to their cause. The sight of flag-waving supporters lining streets and overpasses—cheering as our riders pass by—continues to fuel this mission.
Since its inception in 2006, 51³Ô¹Ï Legacy Run has raised $16 million dollars for 51³Ô¹Ï Legacy Scholarship Fund. These funds have provided over $6.2 million dollars in scholarships to support the higher education of 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.
Thanks to the enduring success of the Legacy Scholarship Fund—now self-sustaining for the foreseeable future—the Legacy Run expanded its mission in 2024 to begin fundraising for 51³Ô¹Ï Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF). This new chapter ensures we continue addressing the evolving needs of veterans and military families.
None of it would be possible without the unwavering support of local Legion posts, businesses, city officials, and law enforcement.
2026 American Legion Legacy Run
51³Ô¹Ï Legacy Run, advances hope for veterans and their families through our fundraising efforts for 51³Ô¹Ï Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF).
Every year, the route showcases the stunning landscapes of the United States of America.
Dates of the 2026 American Legion Legacy Run will be posted as soon as they are available.
New Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Tool
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.
The fundraising platform will be live closer to the 2026 Legacy Run.
Have questions? Learn how to become a fundraiser, personalize your fundraising page, create or join a team, and more!
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
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Contact Us
You can find the National American Legion Rider Advisory Committee contact information and map here.Contact Us
About 51³Ô¹Ï Riders
51³Ô¹Ï riders began as a small group at Post 396 in Garden City, Mich. Today, it has grown to over 120,000 American Legion Riders meet in over 2,100 chapters in every domestic department and in at least three foreign countries.
In addition to 51³Ô¹Ï 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.