American Legion Legacy Run to bring hundreds of motorcycles through Missouri
FOX23 News at 9 p.m
MISSOURI (KBSI) – The American Legion Legacy Run will bring hundreds of motorcyclists through several states, including Missouri, as part of a five-day ride supporting veterans and military families.
About 250 to 300 motorcycles are expected to travel from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Fort Knox, Kentucky, from Aug. 23-27 as part of the 2026 American Legion Legacy Run.
The annual charity motorcycle ride, organized by the American Legion Riders, raises money for the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation. The foundation supports disabled veterans, military families and accredited American Legion service officers who help veterans and their families obtain benefits.
This year’s ride marks the 20th anniversary of the Legacy Run and coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Route and scheduled stops
Sunday, Aug. 23 — Lincoln, Nebraska, to Ames, Iowa
Tower’s Frontier Harley-Davidson in Lincoln
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska
Gold Star Hall in Ames
Monday, Aug. 24 — Ames to Muscatine, Iowa
Texas Roadhouse in Ames
Meskwaki Travel Plaza in Tama
American Legion Post 460 in Solon
American Legion Post 27 in Muscatine
Tuesday, Aug. 25 — Muscatine to Hannibal, Missouri
American Legion Post 27 in Muscatine
Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, Iowa, for a wreath-laying ceremony
Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy
American Legion Post 55 in Hannibal
Wednesday, Aug. 26 — Hannibal to Terre Haute, Indiana
American Legion Post 55 in Hannibal
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Taylorville, Illinois
American Legion Post 104 in Terre Haute
Thursday, Aug. 27 — Terre Haute to Fort Knox, Kentucky
American Legion Post 104 in Terre Haute
Gen. George Patton Museum of Leadership at Fort Knox
The ride is expected to feature hundreds of motorcycles, American flags, veterans, community supporters and ceremonial activities along the route.
The Legacy Run was established in 2006 and brings American Legion Riders from across the country together each year to raise money for veterans and military families.
Donations collected during the ride benefit the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation. The foundation provides financial assistance to military and veteran families facing urgent needs and helps train and support accredited American Legion service officers.
Media representatives planning to attend the ride can contact American Legion Legacy Run Public Affairs Officer Jake Newman at 704-956-1290 or jake_a_newman@outlook.com.
Advance coordination and identification may be required for access to Fort Knox and the Illinois Veterans Home.
