WALK4VALOR

Saturday 5/2 2026

Walk 4 Valor - Starts at: Southold American Legion, Concludes at: Southold Fire Department

Join National Guard Officer, Major 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. 

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, 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.

1 Event 4 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

Want to Participate, but would prefer an option to walk a shorter distance?

*Everyone starts at The American Legion. Each segment will end at a different location

Option 1: FULL 22 MILE WALK4VALOR

Option 2: 5 MILES WALK4VALOR Southold American Legion to Greenport American Legion

Option 3: 11 MILES WALK4VALOR Southold American Legion to Orient Fire House

Option 4: WALK4VALOR Virtual Walk From Anywhere

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 4/22)
Great after event refreshments for all participants!

*Virtual participants may see a delay in the receipt of their shirts due to shipping timelines / pricing.

Wading River and Maine!!!

Virtual Race Information & Participant Instructions: 

Can't make it to the physical race / walk? Uncomfortable participating in person? No problem, a Virtual Race allows anyone...anywhere...the ability to participate and be a part of the event.

Below are some key points about the ins and outs of a Virtual Race:

WHEN / WHERE?
You may run your race anywhere you choose at your own convenience and post your results anytime between today and September 18th at midnight. Complete your run, and upload your results and photos on the race website.  (You can also go to your RunSignUp profile, go to your Upcoming races, and click on Submit Virtual Results. ) **Don't forget to print out your finisher's certificate after you submit your time by going back to the results! **
 
HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUR RACE BIB:
After registering for the race, click the circle icon in the top right corner of RunSignUp.com
-Click "profile"

-Scroll down to "Upcoming Races" Select View the Pre-Race bib. Print it out and wear as you run your race! Take a photo and share on social media!
     
RUN / WALK SAFELY!
Please adhere to all local laws and guidelines that apply in your area regarding safety with COVID-19.If you are running in public, please adhere to all traffic safety laws in your area. 

A CAUSE WORTHY OF YOUR SUPPORT 
Did you know over 22 of our military veterans die by suicide each day? To call attention to this national tragedy and provide hope to their families, our Walk4Valor is projected to gain national exposure to patriots both young and old across this great country. On September 17, 2022, supporters will carry 22 pounds, 22 miles, to represent the 22 service members lost each day to the Veteran suicide epidemic. The WALK4VALOR will stop at designated checkpoints to thank and acknowlege our sponsors. Money raised will support scholarships for children of military families, veterans and spouses.  

The walk will occur on Long Island, starting at The American Legion Post 803 on Main Rd in Southold, and end 22 miles later at the Southold Fire Department on Long Island. The purpose of the Walk4Valor is to raise awareness and funding to honor our fallen military and support the children of military families through educational scholarships in the name of Walk4Valor and selected sponsors. The Walk4Valor is supported by the the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation. If you are unable to join us, please consider participating virtually!

Bob Feller inspired countless Americans when, at the age of 23, despite being eligible for a deferment, he put his baseball career on hold and became the first American professional athlete to enlist in the military, volunteering for combat service the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Feller missed almost four full seasons in the prime of his career, and likely an additional 100 wins, serving aboard the USS Alabama, earning 6 campaign ribbons and 8 battle stars.
Honorably discharged from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer on August 22, 1945, Feller resumed his baseball career, going on to win 266 games and throw 3 no-hitters over the course of his 18 Major League seasons, all with the Cleveland Indians.

A first ballot National Baseball Hall of Famer in 1962, Feller was frequently asked, “What is the most important game you ever won?” Without hesitation, his answer was always “World War II.” For the remainder of his life until his passing in December 2010, at the age of 92, he took great pride in his time in the military, and never once regretted serving his country before himself.

“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.”
~ Bob Feller

Ask any adult you admire for their loyalty, service to country, respect, courage or commitment and you will most often find that someone modeled that behavior in their youth. We are all in a position to affect change in the lives of youth.