WALK4VALOR
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Southold, New York
- Price $33.98
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join the community for the inspiring WALK4VALOR event on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Southold, Suffolk. This meaningful event begins at the Southold American Legion Post 803 and concludes at the Southold Fire Department, offering participants the chance to honor our fallen servicemen and women by walking 22 miles or choosing shorter segments. Led by National Guard Officer Lt. Colonel Charles J. Sanders, walkers will make stops at local firehouses and American Legion posts, culminating in a lively community welcome and a delicious BBQ at the finish line.
Whether you’re a seasoned walker or prefer a more leisurely pace, there are options for everyone, including a segment at Jean Cochran Park for families and older residents. Registration is just $30, and all participants are guaranteed a T-shirt if they register by May 27. This event not only raises awareness about the 22 veterans who tragically take their own lives each day but also supports the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation's scholarship program. Come together with friends and family to support this great cause and make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
Whether you’re a seasoned walker or prefer a more leisurely pace, there are options for everyone, including a segment at Jean Cochran Park for families and older residents. Registration is just $30, and all participants are guaranteed a T-shirt if they register by May 27. This event not only raises awareness about the 22 veterans who tragically take their own lives each day but also supports the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation's scholarship program. Come together with friends and family to support this great cause and make a difference in the lives of those who have served.
Organiser's Description
SUNDAY 6/7 2026
WALK 4 VALOR - STARTS AT: SOUTHOLD AMERICAN LEGION, CONCLUDES AT: SOUTHOLD FIRE DEPARTMENT
JOIN NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER, LT. COLONEL CHARLES J. SANDERS TO WALK 22-MILES OR SELECT SEGMENTS TO HONOR OUR FALLEN.
WALKERS WILL START FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST 803 IN SOUTHOLD, LONG ISLAND, STOPPING AT LOCAL FIREHOUSES AND AMERICAN LEGION POSTS AND RETURN TO A BIG COMMUNITY WELCOME AT THE SOUTHOLD FIREHOUSE.
BBQ TO FOLLOW AT THE FINISH LINE, COURTESY OF THE SOUTHOLD FIRE DEPARTMENT.
_THERE'S A FEW OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:_
EVERYONE STARTS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION. EACH SEGMENT WILL END AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
_*OPTIONS BELOW - YOU CAN CHOOSE TO WALK WITH THE GROUP FOR THE STATED DISTANCES, OR PEEL OFF AT JEAN COCHRAN PARK, [https://www.southoldtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Jean-Cochran-Park-12] AND COMPLETE A LAP OR MORE THERE. THIS IS TO ACCOMMODATE THE YOUNG, THOSE WITH BABY CARRIAGES AND DOGS, AND OLDER RESIDENTS WHO MAY FIND THE MORE STRENUOUS WALKS/DISTANCES TOO DIFFICULT. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GOOD CAUSE. _
*TRANSPORTATION BACK TO YOUR STARTING POINT WILL BE UP TO YOU.
THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO BE ORGANIZING THE 22 MILE WALK FOR VALOR TO ASSIST IN THEIR EFFORTS TO BOTH BRING AWARENESS TO THE 22 SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN WHO TRAGICALLY TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES EACH DAY AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT THOSE WHO PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH HAVE THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO INSTILL THE VALUES WE HONOR THROUGH THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR AWARD.
_OPTIONS:_
_WALK4VALOR (LONG ISLAND)_- STARTS AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 803 IN SOUTHOLD, NY AND FINISHES AT SOUTHOLD FIRE DEPARTMENT.
_PRICE:_ $30
_START TIME:_ 8:00AM FINISH: 5:00PM
_WALK4VALOR (VIRTUAL)_ - WALK WHERE, WHEN AND WITH WHOEVER YOU WANT TO HELP US SUPPORT THE CAUSE!
_PRICE:_ $30
_SUBMIT RESULTS ONLINE:_ ANYTIME THROUGH 5/2 AT MIDNIGHT!
_AMENITIES:_
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY! (REGISTER ONLINE BY 5/27)
GREAT AFTER EVENT REFRESHMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!
*VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS MAY SEE A DELAY IN THE RECEIPT OF THEIR SHIRTS DUE TO SHIPPING TIMELINES / PRICING.
WALK 4 VALOR - STARTS AT: SOUTHOLD AMERICAN LEGION, CONCLUDES AT: SOUTHOLD FIRE DEPARTMENT
JOIN NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER, LT. COLONEL CHARLES J. SANDERS TO WALK 22-MILES OR SELECT SEGMENTS TO HONOR OUR FALLEN.
WALKERS WILL START FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST 803 IN SOUTHOLD, LONG ISLAND, STOPPING AT LOCAL FIREHOUSES AND AMERICAN LEGION POSTS AND RETURN TO A BIG COMMUNITY WELCOME AT THE SOUTHOLD FIREHOUSE.
BBQ TO FOLLOW AT THE FINISH LINE, COURTESY OF THE SOUTHOLD FIRE DEPARTMENT.
_THERE'S A FEW OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:_
EVERYONE STARTS AT THE AMERICAN LEGION. EACH SEGMENT WILL END AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
_*OPTIONS BELOW - YOU CAN CHOOSE TO WALK WITH THE GROUP FOR THE STATED DISTANCES, OR PEEL OFF AT JEAN COCHRAN PARK, [https://www.southoldtownny.gov/facilities/facility/details/Jean-Cochran-Park-12] AND COMPLETE A LAP OR MORE THERE. THIS IS TO ACCOMMODATE THE YOUNG, THOSE WITH BABY CARRIAGES AND DOGS, AND OLDER RESIDENTS WHO MAY FIND THE MORE STRENUOUS WALKS/DISTANCES TOO DIFFICULT. ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GOOD CAUSE. _
*TRANSPORTATION BACK TO YOUR STARTING POINT WILL BE UP TO YOU.
THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO BE ORGANIZING THE 22 MILE WALK FOR VALOR TO ASSIST IN THEIR EFFORTS TO BOTH BRING AWARENESS TO THE 22 SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN WHO TRAGICALLY TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES EACH DAY AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT THOSE WHO PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH HAVE THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO INSTILL THE VALUES WE HONOR THROUGH THE BOB FELLER ACT OF VALOR AWARD.
_OPTIONS:_
_WALK4VALOR (LONG ISLAND)_- STARTS AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 803 IN SOUTHOLD, NY AND FINISHES AT SOUTHOLD FIRE DEPARTMENT.
_PRICE:_ $30
_START TIME:_ 8:00AM FINISH: 5:00PM
_WALK4VALOR (VIRTUAL)_ - WALK WHERE, WHEN AND WITH WHOEVER YOU WANT TO HELP US SUPPORT THE CAUSE!
_PRICE:_ $30
_SUBMIT RESULTS ONLINE:_ ANYTIME THROUGH 5/2 AT MIDNIGHT!
_AMENITIES:_
T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY! (REGISTER ONLINE BY 5/27)
GREAT AFTER EVENT REFRESHMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!
*VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS MAY SEE A DELAY IN THE RECEIPT OF THEIR SHIRTS DUE TO SHIPPING TIMELINES / PRICING.
Races
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Option #1: WALK4VALOR FULL 22 MILES
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.98
CLOSEDCome Join us for the whole 22 MILE RUCK! Walk4Valor (In-Person)- Starts at American Legion Post 803 in Southold, NY and finishes at Southold Fire Department. Start Time: 8:00am Finish: 5:00pm -
Option #2: WALK4VALOR 5 MILES: Southold American Legion to Greenport American Legion
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.98
CLOSED -
Option #3: WALK4VALOR 11 MILES: Southold American Legion to Orient Fire House
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.98
CLOSED -
Option #4: WALK4VALOR Virtual Walk From Anywhere
Incl. $3.98 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.98
CLOSEDWalk4Valor (Virtual) - Walk where, when and with whoever you want to help us support the cause! Submit Results Online: Anytime through 9/18 2021 at Midnight!
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American Legion Southold Post 803, 51655 Route 25, Southold, 11791, NY, United States
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