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No charge for anyone, Veteran or Non Veteran
Don't wait! Limited supply on these awesome t-shirts.
Hastings, MN Sign Up starts 7am Step Off at 8am
Hastings Post 47
Our Key Sponsor
- No charge for anyone! Veteran or Non Veteran
- Back to an 8am start, done by noon
- Prior to start National Anthem by HMS Spiral Singers
- Going simple! Brief informal program at end with military honors by Veterans who walk and Taps performed by local musicians. No key speakers. No meal afterwards. Just focus on our fallen comrades one last time and go about our day.
March for them Video
We're a group of Veterans from all branches of service that do a scenic 10 mile walk aka "road march" on Memorial Day. Many non Veterans and kids join us as well. This was started to 1. Honor our fallen comrades 2. Raise public awareness for the holiday and 3. Create a good excuse for Veterans to hang out. Our route is the scenic 10 mile River Trail Loop of Hastings, MN. Along the route we'll have Honor Markers that feature our fallen comrades, or family or friends that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Help Us Grow, at No Cost!
Thanks to the new 10 mile route the participation as tripled, and we'd love to see many more in 2026. It is now FREE FOR EVERYONE - Veterans and Non Vets.
Kids can walk too!
If you have a child under 18 they can walk so long as you are with them. No cost for the kids either.
Yes, you can do it!
We walk at a 3mph pace and will have three stops for a 10-15 min break each time. At each stop, aka Check Point, we are greeted by awesome volunteers with great food and beverages. We do walk as a group. This is not a race of any kind. Also, you can stop anytime. We have volunteer drivers who can help you get back to your car.
Need more details?
No problem. More details on the March including tips on preparation, a suggested packing list can be found here. All of this info will be emailed to you once you Register.
Thank You!
Whether you walk, donate, sponsor or attend the Finish in Hastings we appreciate any involvement. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Key Sponsors
"The Generals"
$1,000 +
Interested in Sponsoring?
Hastings Post 47
We accept multiple Key Sponsors!
What is the money for?
Your support allows us to not charge any participant to walk on Memorial Day. It also goes towards supporting the event and its growth. The more we can raise, the larger the event can be. Our main expenses include the tshirts, the port o potties, insurance, marketing and signage, supplies for the Honor Markers, plus any other supplies to support the march that we are unable to get donated.
Also Volunteer Host of CP 7!
*with employee match by Jessie Nowak
