The Struggle: An Overnight Test of Strength and Resolve

The Struggle program empowers each class to break free from past molds, challenging their perceived limits. Our goal is to cultivate resilience, driven by our commitment to never let you give up. We aim to push you beyond physical boundaries, stimulating not just strength but also mental and emotional grit. Our mission is to teach you how to Struggle Well.

Built to Endure, Lead, and Transform

The Struggle: Forging Resilience Through Challenge

The Struggle is an overnight fitness challenge designed to push men beyond their limits. Rooted in perseverance and leadership, it confronts comfort and self-doubt by demanding continuous effort and teamwork. This event empowers participants to develop confidence and mental toughness, preparing them to face life’s toughest battles with strength and purpose.

4:13 Strong Program

4:13 Strong guides men through rebuilding their lives with discipline, faith, and accountability. It offers a structured path to break cycles of incarceration and addiction by fostering leadership and resilience.

Facing Real Challenges

Rebuilding Through Struggle

4:13 participants confront physical and mental barriers they’ve never faced before. This voluntary event pushes them beyond comfort zones to develop confidence and perseverance essential for lasting change.

Join the Fight

Honor the journey by standing with these men during The Struggle event. Learn from their grit, ignite your own strength, and support their transformation. The Struggle is for men tired of chasing comfort. For those who refuse to settle for the status quo. You don’t have to be elite—you just have to be willing. Whether you’re a CEO, a student, or someone rebuilding their life, this is a call to sharpen your edge and reset your purpose.

About 4:13 Strong

Building Resilience, One Step at a Time

4:13 Strong is a faith-based nonprofit in Nashville, dedicated to transforming the lives of men facing poverty, incarceration, and addiction. Through our core pillars of discipline, hard work, faith, and brotherhood, we empower individuals to break free from old cycles and embrace lives of integrity and purpose.

Join The Struggle: Step Into the Challenge

Register now for the upcoming event that tests endurance, leadership, and resilience. Support the men of 4:13 Strong as they push beyond limits and build strength for life’s toughest battles. Stand with them, learn from the journey, and ignite your own drive.

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The Struggle offers no itinerary, no spectators, and no finish line—only the call: show up and lead.

  • Expect 10–12+ hours of continuous movement and PT.
  • Expect large weight carries, team challenges, and many miles under weight.
  • Expect leadership roles to rotate when you least want them.
  • Expect silence, yelling, sweat, grit—and the urge to quit.
  • This isn’t a race. It’s transformation—as a team.

24th Oct – 25th Oct 2025

Spring 2026

TBD

Gear Up for The Struggle

Support the men of 4:13 Strong by wearing apparel that symbolizes their journey. Our shirts and hats are designed for durability and comfort, reflecting the resilience and leadership forged through The Struggle. Each piece connects you to the challenge and the commitment to push beyond limits. Join the fight by sporting gear that stands for strength and transformation.