Carry The Load's 100,000 Meter Challenge

Move in Honor of Our Veterans

Log 100,000 meters from Nov. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026 in honor of those who have served our country. Six ways to honor, at any pace, from anywhere in the world.

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30 Days

Nov. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026. Log your meters any time inside the challenge window.

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Gather your company, coworkers, or group. Unite your team around service, purpose, and giving back.

$10 Per Person

Go solo, add friends, or move as a family. Participate from anywhere in the world.

Start November 1st

30 Days, 6 Exercises, 100,000+ Meters

Move in honor of a veteran and move to compete. Enter your distance into your 100KMC activity log and the app automatically scores them for you. Some exercises count more than others. Check the scoring conversions below to see how each activity is calculated.

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Walk / Run

Cycling

Rowing

Air Bike

Rucking

Swimming

Hosted By & Benefiting

Carry The Load

Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that exists to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for those sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all. What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs has now grown into a nationwide movement with people honoring and remembering our nation’s heroes throughout the year.
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Presenting Partner
G.E.H.A is proud to be the presenting partner of the Carry The Load 100,000 Meter Challenge. We’re honored to support a national initiative that mirrors our dedication to the health and well-being of federal employees, federal retirees, retired uniformed service members and their families. As a nonprofit that has served millions since 1937, G.E.H.A is dedicated to putting our members and their communities first.
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Go Solo, Add Friends, or Move as a Community

Get moving with any mix of sports you like, at your pace. Participate solo or start a team to have fun while staying healthy this holiday season. Participate from anywhere in the world.
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Earn Awards

Can You Earn the 1 Million Meter Milestone Decal?

Push your limits and earn your decal. Participants who log fewer than 100K meters will receive the official event decal as a tribute to their commitment to honoring our heroes. Those who reach a milestone — 100K, 250K, 500K, or 1M meters — will earn an exclusive milestone decal recognizing their highest achievement and dedication to the challenge. New 2026 decals coming soon!

Rules & FAQ

Know Before You Move

As a self-paced, virtual fitness challenge, you can never fully spell out every possible parameter. We favor the spirit of wellness and camaraderie over chapters of rules. Stick to the guidelines below, push yourself, and reach out if you have questions — our team is here to help.

The Activity Portal Login button becomes available a few days before the November 1st start. Once available, click the Activity Log In button at the top of this page and sign in with the email and password you used during registration. Email events@carrytheload.org if you need any assistance.

To balance effort vs. distance across all approved activities, the following conversions are applied to any distance you log. The system converts for you — do not do the conversion yourself.

  • Running — 1:1 ratio (1 meter completed = 1 meter earned). Enter distance in miles.
  • Walking — 1:1 ratio. Enter distance in miles. Daily steps do not count; you must be exercising with intent.
  • Cycling (Road/Spin/Peloton) — 3:1 ratio (3 meters ridden = 1 meter earned). Enter distance in miles.
  • Airdyne / Assault — 2.5:1 ratio (2.5 meters completed = 1 meter scored). Enter distance in meters.
  • Rowing — 1:1 ratio. Enter distance in meters.
  • Rucking  — 1:1.5 ratio (1 meter completed = 1.5 meters earned). Enter distance in miles. 
  • Swimming — 1:4 ratio (1 meter completed = 4 meters earned). Enter distance in meters.

All activity has to be carried out and submitted into the system between 12:01 AM CST Nov. 1, 2026 and 11:59 PM CST Nov. 30, 2026.

We encourage you to log immediately after each workout. Logging deadlines follow this Central Standard Time (CST) schedule:

  • 12:01 AM Nov. 1 — Challenge starts. Logged meters are eligible/valid.
  • 11:59 PM Nov. 15 — All previous days’ meters due. Any not logged will be lost.
  • 11:59 PM Nov. 30 — Challenge closes. No further logging allowed.

If you have any issues, contact us at events@carrytheload.org. Please reach out with ample time to assist — contacting us does not guarantee that meters in question will be valid after a deadline passes. Those who log daily tend to spot questions earlier and have the advantage of time before each deadline.

100KMC rules apply, but we use the honor system. Go fast. Go far. Go fair. 100KMC reserves the right to remove any clearly incorrect results.

Should I get a doctor’s clearance before participating? As a general rule, yes. Like any physical activity event, you assume all liability for your health and well-being during the challenge. Please make sure you carefully read our participant waiver.

Ready to Move?

Registration is $10 per person. Join us from Nov. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026 and log 100,000 meters in honor of those who have served. Questions? Email events@carrytheload.org.

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