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
The 22 Strong Walk brings an exciting 35.4K, 3.5K to Cottleville, Missouri on May 6, 2024. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Running
22 Strong 22-Day Challenge (Virtual Option)
This event spans 22 days to represent the average of 22 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. We are challenging you to walk or run each day tracking your miles, then report your miles to our website. There is TEAM option again this year! Incentives: Consistency weekly prizes and grand prize & most miles walked as a team. Extra entries for weekly drawings for sharing a "sweaty selfie" on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) AND tagging Building Change
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 listen to beneficiaries speak.
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 listen to beneficiaries speak.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Cottleville in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Cottleville
22 Strong Walk takes place in Cottleville, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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