One damn mile

31-day virtual ruck challenge

starts: oct. 1st

registration closes: oct. 10th

ENTREPRENEUR EXCHANGE

a non-traditional networking event

Thursday, May 16th

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us for the Entrepreneur Exchange - Authentic Connections at The Lone Star Lighthouse in Austin, Texas!

This Event is Ideal For:

✅ Entrepreneurs who are looking for authentic connections.

✅ Community builders and aspiring business owners.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

This Event is Not Suitable For:

🚫 Skeptics of non-traditional networking

🚫 Casual or Conventional networkers who desire only to distribute business cards and transactional networking.

Event Itinerary:

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Meet & Greet 👋

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Ice Breakers & Networking 💬

7:30 PM: Group Photo 📷

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Social Time 🌟

Enjoy refreshments, make new connections, and engage in meaningful conversations. ❤️

We're excited to see you there!

For any inquiries, reach out to [email protected]

One Damn Mile is a 31-day virtual ruck challenge built around one simple standard: one mile outside, every day, for 31 consecutive days.

The challenge begins October 1, 2026, but you can participate from anywhere. Carry any pack weight—there is no minimum. This challenge isn’t about how much you carry or how fast you move. It’s about showing up every day, especially when you don’t feel like it.

Miss a day and your streak resets to Day 1. There is no completion deadline, so you can restart and keep attempting the challenge until you complete all 31 consecutive days. Anyone registering after October 1 will begin their personal Day 1 on their registration date.

Post your daily ruck on social media and tag Official Project Grit. After completing all 31 days, email us to submit your claim. We’ll verify your tagged posts and ship your earned “One Damn Mile” patch.

Challenge details

- Start date: October 1, 2026

- Registration closes: October 10, 2026

- Entry fee: $30

- Location: Anywhere—this is a virtual challenge

- Daily requirement: One outdoor mile with a ruck

- Pack weight: Any weight; no minimum

- Missed day: Restart at Day 1

- Reward: One “One Damn Mile” patch

- Refunds: No refunds under any circumstances

One mile. Every day. No excuses.

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