22 Strong Walk
About this race
Building Change is hosting their 8th 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 seven years of the 22 Strong walk, Building Change has donated over $400,000 to local and national organizations that directly impact veterans.
2026 Events:
22-Mile In-person Walk (LONG): Saturday, September 26, 2026
2.2-Mile In-Person Walk (SHORT): Saturday, September 26, 2026
2026 Beneficiaries: FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs, Joshua Chamberlain Society, Re-Emerge, and the Mid America Veterans Museum, Dogs on Duty
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Walking
22-Mile Walk (Long)
This "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)
This "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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cottleville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (CDT) in Cottleville on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Cottleville events
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