Dominion Endurance - Founders Challenge
- Date Sat 31st January 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating test of endurance at the Dominion Endurance Founders Challenge, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in North Augusta, Aiken. This unique endurance event redefines the meaning of challenge by stripping away comfort and convenience, allowing participants to focus solely on their resolve. The challenge consists of completing a 1-mile ruck every hour for 12 consecutive hours, with a minimum weight requirement of 35 lbs for men and 25 lbs for women. Participants will face an additional challenge during the final mile, where they must add at least 10 lbs of bonus weight to truly push their limits.
This virtual, self-directed event allows you to complete the challenge wherever you choose, whether that’s on familiar streets or rugged trails. With no aid stations or spectators, it’s all about you and your grit. Finishers will need to submit proof of their efforts, including GPS tracking and time stamps, to earn a digital certificate and a coveted challenge coin. While participation is free, contributions to reach the fundraising goal of $5,000 will help ensure the growth of Dominion Endurance and support future events. If you’re ready to embrace the discomfort and emerge victorious, the Founders Challenge awaits!
This virtual, self-directed event allows you to complete the challenge wherever you choose, whether that’s on familiar streets or rugged trails. With no aid stations or spectators, it’s all about you and your grit. Finishers will need to submit proof of their efforts, including GPS tracking and time stamps, to earn a digital certificate and a coveted challenge coin. While participation is free, contributions to reach the fundraising goal of $5,000 will help ensure the growth of Dominion Endurance and support future events. If you’re ready to embrace the discomfort and emerge victorious, the Founders Challenge awaits!
Organiser's Description
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This is not a race.
This is a test of resolve.
Dominion Endurance presents the Founders Challenge a deliberately simple endurance event designed to strip away comfort, pacing tricks, and excuses.
The rules are minimal. The suffering is not.
_THE CHALLENGE_
PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPLETE:
1 mile ruck
Every hour, on the hour
For 12 consecutive hours
Dry Weight: do the minimum if you wantor push yourself!
-Men: 35lbs (minimum)
-Women: 25lbs (minimum)
When the clock hits the hour, you step off.
Miss an hour and your challenge is over.
THE FINAL MILE
On the 12th and final mile, participants must add bonus weight:
Minimum additional weight: 10 lbs
Carry the weight any way you choose:
In your hands
On your shoulders
In your ruck
Dragged
There are no restrictions beyond one expectation:
Make it hard. Make it miserable.
_FORMAT_
Virtual / Self-Directed
Complete the challenge anywhere
Choose your own route, terrain, and conditions
No aid stations. No spectators. No shortcuts.
_PROOF OF COMPLETION_
_MUST SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS. (FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE VIRTUAL RESULTS SUBMISSION PAGE)_
FINISHERS MUST SUBMIT PROOF INCLUDING:
GPS activity showing 12 separate 1-mile efforts
Time stamps verifying each mile started on the hour
Photos or video strongly encouraged
NO PROOF = NO FINISH.
_ENTRY OPTIONS_
Free Entry Complete the challenge for personal accountability. Digital Certificate of Completion
$50 Optional Add on + Shipping Finish the challenge and receive a digital certificate of completion and the Founders PERSONAL CHALLENGE COIN MAILED TO YOU AFTER VERIFICATION. _CHALLENGE COIN WILL ONLY BE MAILED TO THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES!!!_
_ALL DONATIONS GO STRAIGHT BACK INTO DOMINION ENDURANCE TO GROW AND PUT ON MORE EVENTS. EVENTUALLY LEADING TO IN PERSON EVENTS TO TAKE YOU TO YOUR LIMIT AND THEN PAST IT._
_DONATION GOAL_
This event supports the launch of Dominion Endurance.
Fundraising Goal: $5,000
OPTIONAL DONATIONS HELP FUND:
Challenge coin production
Shipping and fulfillment
Event infrastructure and future challenges
Participation is free.
Support is voluntary.
Effort is mandatory.
Who This Is For
Ruckers
Endurance athletes
Military & first responders
Anyone who believes suffering, done honestly, builds something lasting
If youre looking for fun, this isnt it.
If youre looking to test yourself welcome.
Dominion Endurance
He who endures, conquers.
This is not a race.
This is a test of resolve.
Dominion Endurance presents the Founders Challenge a deliberately simple endurance event designed to strip away comfort, pacing tricks, and excuses.
The rules are minimal. The suffering is not.
_THE CHALLENGE_
PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPLETE:
1 mile ruck
Every hour, on the hour
For 12 consecutive hours
Dry Weight: do the minimum if you wantor push yourself!
-Men: 35lbs (minimum)
-Women: 25lbs (minimum)
When the clock hits the hour, you step off.
Miss an hour and your challenge is over.
THE FINAL MILE
On the 12th and final mile, participants must add bonus weight:
Minimum additional weight: 10 lbs
Carry the weight any way you choose:
In your hands
On your shoulders
In your ruck
Dragged
There are no restrictions beyond one expectation:
Make it hard. Make it miserable.
_FORMAT_
Virtual / Self-Directed
Complete the challenge anywhere
Choose your own route, terrain, and conditions
No aid stations. No spectators. No shortcuts.
_PROOF OF COMPLETION_
_MUST SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS. (FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE VIRTUAL RESULTS SUBMISSION PAGE)_
FINISHERS MUST SUBMIT PROOF INCLUDING:
GPS activity showing 12 separate 1-mile efforts
Time stamps verifying each mile started on the hour
Photos or video strongly encouraged
NO PROOF = NO FINISH.
_ENTRY OPTIONS_
Free Entry Complete the challenge for personal accountability. Digital Certificate of Completion
$50 Optional Add on + Shipping Finish the challenge and receive a digital certificate of completion and the Founders PERSONAL CHALLENGE COIN MAILED TO YOU AFTER VERIFICATION. _CHALLENGE COIN WILL ONLY BE MAILED TO THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES!!!_
_ALL DONATIONS GO STRAIGHT BACK INTO DOMINION ENDURANCE TO GROW AND PUT ON MORE EVENTS. EVENTUALLY LEADING TO IN PERSON EVENTS TO TAKE YOU TO YOUR LIMIT AND THEN PAST IT._
_DONATION GOAL_
This event supports the launch of Dominion Endurance.
Fundraising Goal: $5,000
OPTIONAL DONATIONS HELP FUND:
Challenge coin production
Shipping and fulfillment
Event infrastructure and future challenges
Participation is free.
Support is voluntary.
Effort is mandatory.
Who This Is For
Ruckers
Endurance athletes
Military & first responders
Anyone who believes suffering, done honestly, builds something lasting
If youre looking for fun, this isnt it.
If youre looking to test yourself welcome.
Dominion Endurance
He who endures, conquers.
Races
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Dominion Endurance - Founders Challenge
Free
This is not a race. This is a test of resolve. Dominion Endurance presents the Founders Challenge a deliberately simple endurance event designed to strip away comfort, pacing tricks, and excuses. The rules are minimal. The suffering is not. The Challenge Participants will complete: 1 mile ruck Every hour, on the hour For 12 consecutive hours Dry Weight: do the minimum if you wantor push yourself! -Men: 35lbs (minimum) -Women: 25lbs (minimum) When the clock hits the hour, you step off. Miss an hour and your challenge is over. The Final Mile On the 12th and final mile, participants must add bonus weight: Minimum additional weight: 10 lbs Carry the weight any way you choose: In your hands On your shoulders In your ruck Dragged There are no restrictions beyond one expectation: Make it hard. Make it miserable. Format Virtual / Self-Directed Complete the challenge anywhere Choose your own route, terrain, and conditions No aid stations. No spectators. No shortcuts. Proof of Completion Finishers must submit proof including: GPS activity showing 12 separate 1-mile efforts Time stamps verifying each mile started on the hour Photos or video strongly encouraged No proof = no finish. Entry Options Free Entry Complete the challenge for personal accountability. $50 Optional Add on Finish the challenge and receive the Founders Personal Challenge Coin, mailed to you after verification. The coin is not for sale. It is only earned. Coin only ships to the Continental US!
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