22 Strong Walk
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 5:30AM CDT
- Location Cottleville, Missouri
- Price $54.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting and impactful 7th annual 22 Strong Walk on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in beautiful Cottleville, St. Charles. This inspiring event is dedicated to honoring and supporting United States Military veterans, with a poignant focus on raising awareness about veteran suicide. The number 22 holds special significance, representing the average number of veterans who tragically lose their lives to suicide each day.
Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a challenging 22-mile walk for those seeking a long-distance experience, or a more accessible 2.2-mile walk for those looking to support the cause at a comfortable pace. Over the past six years, the 22 Strong Walk has raised more than $300,000, benefiting numerous organizations that make a direct impact on veterans' lives. Together, we can make a difference and continue the mission to eliminate veteran suicide. Don’t miss this chance to walk for a cause that truly matters!
Participants can choose between two exciting race distances: a challenging 22-mile walk for those seeking a long-distance experience, or a more accessible 2.2-mile walk for those looking to support the cause at a comfortable pace. Over the past six years, the 22 Strong Walk has raised more than $300,000, benefiting numerous organizations that make a direct impact on veterans' lives. Together, we can make a difference and continue the mission to eliminate veteran suicide. Don’t miss this chance to walk for a cause that truly matters!
Organiser's Description
Building Change is hosting their 7th annual 22 Strong walk to honor and support United States Military veterans. The number 22 is significant to the event because it represents the average number of veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Building Change is dedicated to eliminating veterans suicide. In six years of the 22 Strong walk, Building Change has donated over $300,000 to local and national organizations that directly impact veterans.
2025 Events:
22-Mile In-person Walk (LONG): Saturday, September 6, 2025
2.2-Mile In-Person Walk (SHORT): Saturday, September 6, 2025
2024 BENEFICIARIES: FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs, Joshua Chamberlain Society, Re-Emerge, and the Mid America (St. Charles County) Veterans Museum
2025 BENEFICIARIES: Forthcoming
2025 Events:
22-Mile In-person Walk (LONG): Saturday, September 6, 2025
2.2-Mile In-Person Walk (SHORT): Saturday, September 6, 2025
2024 BENEFICIARIES: FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs, Joshua Chamberlain Society, Re-Emerge, and the Mid America (St. Charles County) Veterans Museum
2025 BENEFICIARIES: Forthcoming
Races
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22-Mile Walk (Long)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Short Sleeve Tee
Sat 6th September 2025 (5:30AM CDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThis "race" is on a designated course in St. Charles County. We will start and finish in the same location (Frankie Martin's Garden in Cottleville, MO). The 22 miles represent the average of 22 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Walk as few or as many miles of this course as you would like. There will be rest stops with shuttles to the starting location, fuel (water, Gatorade, food!), and toilets along the course. These stops are sponsored by St. Louis Print Group. Post race: enjoy lunch on us (BBQ), bid on silent auction items, and mingle with our beneficiaries. -
2.2-Mile Walk (Short)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Short Sleeve Tee
Sat 6th September 2025 (11:30AM CDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThis "race" is on a designated course in St. Charles County. We will start and finish in the same location (Frankie Martin's Garden in Cottleville, MO). The 2.2 miles represent the average of 22 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Walk as few or as many miles of this course as you would like. We are family and dog friendly, however this race is self-supported. Water/refreshments will not be available along the course. Grab a bottle of water and bring it with you! Post race: enjoy lunch on us (BBQ), bid on silent auction items, and mingle with our beneficiaries.
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