JOIN THE ONLY COAST-TO-COAST ROAD RALLY HONORING AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY
WHICH SEGMENT WILL BE YOURS?
THE 2026 RALLY4VETS AMERICA 250 GRAND TOUR ITINERARY
KEY DATES
KEY STOPS
June 7, 2026 - Ceremonial Start
June 12, 2026 - Depart Los Angeles
July 17, 2026 - Arrive National Mall
*Exact dates for intermediate stops
to be coordinated with partners.
El Pueblo de los Ángeles
San Luis Obispo
San Francisco
Westport, CA
Klamath, CA
Eugene, OR
Mt. Hood, OR
Portland, OR
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Bozeman, MT
Yellowstone Park
Little Bighorn, MT
Mt. Rushmore,SD
Amarillo, TX
San Antonio, TX
Houston, TX
New Orleans, LA
Port St. Joe, FL
Tampa, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Charleston, SC
Fayetteville, NC
Kitty Hawk, NC
Yorktown, VA
Monticello, VA
National Mall, Washington, DC
WHY WE RALLY
Many veterans face mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These issues can be debilitating and affect their daily lives. We lose almost 20 veterans every day to suicide. But it doesn't need to be that way.
Veterans need to know that help is available and where to find it. We connect veterans to resources such as therapy and support groups that help them overcome these challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
Partners and supporters have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes by joining our trans-US road rallies. By partnering with us, you help raise awareness and funds to support programs that provide critical mental health resources to those who have served our country.
I’m Robert Hess, an Army combat veteran, PTSD survivor, and the founder of Rally4Vets and DVEN.org.
Every summer, my team and I hit the road on an epic cross-country journey to support veteran suicide prevention and tell the American veteran story.
Our rallies aren't just road trips. They are our contribution to supporting America's veteran community.
But our 2026 Grand Tour Rally is special because we are celebrating the 250th birthday of the world's greatest democratic experiment and the 250th year of service to democracy by the United States Army, Navy, and the United States Marine Corps.
Our 40-day rally includes stops in 14 metro areas and key historical sites - Mount Rushmore, The Alamo, Route 66, Williamsburg, Monticello, the National Mall.
We would be honored to have you join us.
WHERE YOUR SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS GO
WE'VE DONE THIS BEFORE
The 2025 Military 250 Rally from Washington, DC to Los Angeles honored the birthdays of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
America loved it!
We're driving through America's history in 2026. Your brand should be on our rally car.
Click the image below to download the sponsor deck to evaluate the rally's many activation opportunities.
Robert
Robert Hess
Combat Veteran, Founder, Rally4Vets
PS: Need something more?
Email me directly at robert@rally4vets.com or complete the request at right.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: RobertWarrenHess
PPS: Friends don't let friends miss out on sponsoring the 2026 American Grand Tour!
Click the image below to download the complete sponsorship opportunity deck.
MOMENTS FROM PAST RALLIES
The Disabled Veteran Empowerment Network (DVEN) is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 99-5053861
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.