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Today, The Legacy Run is focused on fundraising for the Veterans & Children Foundation, which funds American Legion service officer training and provides grants for at-risk minor children of Legionnaires and active-duty military.
To register for the 2026 Legacy Run and get additional information about this year’s ride, including a new structured peer-to-peer fundraising platform, click below.
Thank you – and welcome to online registration for 2026 The American Legion Legacy Run. 2026 is a historic year – we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Legacy Run and America’s 250th birthday. Together, we ride to honor our nation’s legacy and strengthen hope for veterans, service members, and their families through The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF).
This ride is more than miles. It’s a mission.
Why This Ride Matters
The Legacy Run supports The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation (VCF) – a foundation of hope that steps in when a veteran, service member, or military family is on the edge. Your registration and fundraising help sustain support programs for veterans and children across the nation. When you register, commit to fundraising – and bring the mission with you.
Fundraising Challenge
Set a goal and start now. Even small actions add up when we do this together:
Fundraising is how we win on the national stage – and how we honor the purpose behind the patch. Whether you raise $50 or $5,000, you are helping carry the mission forward.
How to Register
After reading this message fully, click the registration link provided on the registration page. You will:
Once complete, you will receive a confirmation email and a copy of the liability agreement you agreed to during registration. If you do not see your confirmation email, please check your spam or junk folder.
If you register and are later unable to participate in this year’s Legacy Run, a refund request must be submitted no later than August 10, 2026. Due to event planning and operational requirements, any refund request received after August 1, 2026, will not be processed until after the National Convention. Refund requests received after August 10, 2026, will not be honored.
Route Overview (2026)
The Legacy Run 2026 begins in Lincoln, Nebraska, and concludes at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership in Fort Knox, Kentucky, before riders continue into Louisville, our National Convention destination city. This year’s route showcases America’s heartland character with strong Legion Family support and a ride experience built around safety, professionalism, and mission-first execution.
Start location: Towers’ Frontier Harley-Davidson, 205 NW 40th St, Lincoln, NE 68528 Ride conclusion: General George Patton Museum of Leadership, 4554 Fayette Ave, Fort Knox, KY 40121
Legacy Run 2026 – Daily Route & Overnight Cities | Approximately 1,000 miles
Mandatory Check-In (All Riders)
All riders must check in at Towers’ Frontier Harley-Davidson, 205 NW 40th St, Lincoln, NE 68528 on August 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This check-in is required to receive your rider packet, credentials, and Legacy Run items.
During check-in, riders will also have their motorcycles inspected by the Legacy Run leadership team to help ensure safety, readiness, and compliance with ride expectations.
A mandatory all-riders meeting will take place at 4:30 p.m. the same day, covering daily procedures, safety points, formations, fuel and meal flow, and ride expectations. After the meeting, we’ll kick off our VCF giving moment – a chance to donate, turn in fundraising, and help set the tone for the ride. Unless otherwise notified, riders are responsible for booking and paying for their own lodging at each overnight stop.
What Your Registration Covers
Riders are expected to start each day with a full gas tank, at their own expense. From Kick Stands Up (KSU) until the next overnight stop is reached, registration fees cover fuel, a meal, and other scheduled event costs, as applicable to that day’s plan.
Lodging is not included. Riders are responsible for booking and paying for their own lodging at each overnight stop.
Operational Notes (Weather & Route Adjustments)
Riders should be prepared for varying weather, road, and traffic conditions. Daily routes, stops, and schedules may be adjusted as needed for safety, law enforcement coordination, or operational requirements.
Remote Registration (Supporter Option)
For those registering to support the Legacy Run remotely, a full check-in packet will be mailed following National Convention and will mirror the packet riders receive at check-in.
Safety and Participation Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
For your safety and the safety of others, all riders must register for one or more days in order to participate.
NON-REGISTERED RIDERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN OR RIDE WITH THE MAIN BODY OF THE EVENT.
Personal protective equipment is required regardless of state laws: eye protection, gloves, long pants, boots, and a helmet. This is non-negotiable.
Vehicles
Authorized:
Not permitted:
Custom motorcycles and custom three-wheel motorcycles are subject to inspection and approval prior to participation. To request authorization, email cycle specifications and a photo to legacyrun@legion.org. You will receive a response within 72 hours. Decisions are final.
Questions and Registration Deadline
Questions: legacyrun@legion.org Registration closes: August 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
Lodging Discounts
Special Notice: Motel 6 and Wyndham properties offer up to 20% off room rates for Legion members at participating locations. Use the American Legion discounts link available on the registration page to retrieve codes.
