Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute
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About the race
The 5th Annual Veterans Honor Run, titled "22 Hours of Tribute," takes place November 7 and 8, 2026 at Heritage Park in Canton Township, Michigan. The event marks 22 hours of continuous running and walking to represent the roughly 20 to 22 veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States and includes hourly dedications to honor veterans. Participants circulate a paved loop of approximately one mile with minimal hills. The format is a choose your own challenge event: participants may run or walk at any pace, start and stop as needed, and complete as many loops as they wish.
In-person participants are chip timed and a virtual option is available; virtual results must be submitted by November 10 for official credit. Headlamps or running lights are mandatory for use on the course after dark. The event proceeds regardless of weather. The 2026 fundraising goal is $22,000, with 80% of event proceeds designated for the listed 2026 beneficiary organizations: Guitars for Vets, Therapeutic Riding Inc., and Leashes of Valor.
Past editions have raised funds for multiple beneficiaries across recent years. Logistics support includes a designated base camp area for tents, free parking adjacent to the course, a well stocked aid station with hot food and coffee, participation gifts, a finisher award for full 22 hour finishers, and event merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
