Overview
- Local gyms and military communities performed the Murph on Memorial Day 2026, with Brigade Athletic Club in Chattanooga holding its 16th consecutive event and multiple hosts running sessions across Washington, D.C., Houston and other cities.
- The canonical Murph consists of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and a final one-mile run and may be done with a 20-pound vest as an optional added challenge.
- The workout honors Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005 and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions that saved comrades.
- Organizers use the Murph Challenge to raise funds for the Murphy scholarship foundation and list official hosts by region, with Texas reporting the most hosts at 33 this year.
- CrossFit and local trainers stress scaled options and safety advice for novices, recommending partitioned rep schemes or shortened versions to reduce injury risk and make the event accessible to more participants.