The Murph Challenge

The Murph Challenge [OFFICIAL] The Murph Challenge is the Official annual fundraiser of the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, presented by Forged®.

YOUR support is what drives our success! The Murph Challenge is the Official annual fundraiser of the LT. It is also one of the primary means of funding for the Foundation on an annual basis. Since 2014, Forged® has raised over $1,800,000+ for the LT. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation through The Murph Challenge campaign. It is important to remember that The Murph Challenge is more than just

a workout. It is a tradition that helps push us, humble us, and allows us the opportunity to dedicate a bit of pain and sweat to honor LT. Murphy (SEAL), a man who sacrificed everything he had for our freedom. Join us this year as we continue to help keep his legacy alive through The Murph Challenge campaign. Once you register, you will not only be pledging to participate in the Hero WOD 'MURPH', joining a unique group of participants who pay tribute to LT. Murphy, but you will also be contributing to a prestigious organization founded by the Murphy family. We invite YOU to join countless other participants worldwide to . Registration for The Murph Challenge 2022 is now open.

"They were courageous. They were warriors. They are heroes." ❤️On June 28, 2005, Operation Red Wings became a defining m...
06/28/2026

"They were courageous. They were warriors. They are heroes." ❤️

On June 28, 2005, Operation Red Wings became a defining moment of courage and sacrifice. A Navy SEAL team including LT Michael P. Murphy was ambushed in the Afghan mountains while tracking a Taliban leader. Outnumbered and under fire, LT Murphy gave his life to call for help. A rescue mission ended in tragedy when a Chinook helicopter was shot down, killing 16 aboard. In total, 19 heroes were lost. Their bravery and selflessness remind us of the true cost of freedom.

Today, Sunday, June 28th, marks 21 years since Operation Red Wing and to pay our respects, we are participating in a workout similar to The Murph Challenge™ --

Open: June 28 - July 7, 2025
ORW WORKOUT
Guest Programmer – Christian Harris, powered by CrossFit

Total Workout for Time:

First, 3/4-mile run (1,200 meters) to commemorate the three out of four SEALs killed on the ground.

Then, 16 rounds for time:
to commemorate the 16 service members killed during the rescue attempt.
- 8 toes-to-bars to commemorate the eight Night Stalkers.
- 8 burpee box jump-overs burpee box jump-overs to commemorate the eight SEALs.

Then, 47 goblet squats for the MH-47 Chinook that was lost.

POST YOUR TIME on https://themurphchallenge.com!

Learn more or register over at https://themurphchallenge.com! 🇺🇸


We cannot and will not ever forget. ❤️. Operation Red Wings - June 28th, 2025 ...
06/26/2026

We cannot and will not ever forget. ❤️. Operation Red Wings - June 28th, 2025


The numbers are in. The reps are done. And the impact? Immeasurable. 🇺🇸💪To everyone who showed up for the 2026 Murph Cha...
06/11/2026

The numbers are in. The reps are done. And the impact? Immeasurable. 🇺🇸💪

To everyone who showed up for the 2026 Murph Challenge — THANK YOU. You didn't just do a workout. You carried his legacy with every rep and every mile. That means everything and we can not do it without your support.

A special shoutout to our TOP 5 HOSTS of 2026 who went above and beyond to bring this community together with a combined Registration of almost 1000 participants!

🏆 The MURPH Museum - New York
🏆 Anduril - Long Beach Anduril Industries
🏆 Anduril - Ohio State University
🏆 5 Seasons CrossFit - Iowa
🏆 Chupacabra Strength & Conditioning - Texas

You led from the front. You made it happen. This community is stronger because of you.

The mission isn't over — Operation Red Wings, June 28th. See you there. 🔒

Memorial Day has passed, but the memory and the impact lives on! 🇺🇸Thank you for honoring Lt. Michael P. Murphy and ever...
06/09/2026

Memorial Day has passed, but the memory and the impact lives on! 🇺🇸

Thank you for honoring Lt. Michael P. Murphy and every hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Your commitment to this challenge is a commitment to never forgetting.

The 2026 Murph Challenge mission continues with Operation Red Wings — June 28th.

To Every Participant, Official Host, and Supporter of The Murph Challenge 2026 — THANK YOU!From the bottom of our hearts...
05/29/2026

To Every Participant, Official Host, and Supporter of The Murph Challenge 2026
— THANK YOU!

From the bottom of our hearts — and from the Murphy family
— THANK YOU!

Because of you, Lt. Murphy's story — his courage, his sacrifice, his legacy lives on
— NEVER FORGET.

In Dan Murphy's own words:
"It is with the deepest gratitude that I thank you all so much for honoring the service, life, sacrifice and legacy of my son, Michael. 2026 was another successful year because of YOU!"

To our Official Hosts:
THANK YOU for building community around this mission and for bringing your own community together.

To Anduril®(Official Title Sponsor), Forged®, and CrossFit® (Training Program)— THANK YOU for your continued support and involvement year after year.

This is the only official Murph Challenge — and because of this community, it will never stop growing. Honoring the fallen, together.

THE MURPH CHALLENGE DAY 🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAYIn Honor of LT Michael Murphy and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for ou...
05/25/2026

THE MURPH CHALLENGE DAY 🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY

In Honor of LT Michael Murphy and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and liberty.

This is it. Today we honor the meaning behind the work.

The Murph Challenge is more than a workout — it’s a tribute. A test of discipline, effort, and gratitude for those who gave everything in service.

⏱ Target: 35:00–50:00
Keep runs under 10:00 each
Move consistently through the gymnastics — small, manageable sets that you can sustain
Maintain steady pace from start to finish

🔁 Partition movements as needed to keep quality high and avoid early burnout
💡 Vest is optional for experienced athletes who have trained consistently with it

🏃 RUN SUBSTITUTIONS
1,600–2,000m row
3,200–4,000m bike
3,500–5,000m Echo/Assault bike

🔴 RX
For time:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 air squats
1-mile run
Partition as needed. Vest required.

🟡 INTERMEDIATE
For time:
1-mile run
50 pull-ups
100 push-ups
150 air squats
1-mile run
Partition as allowed. Vest optional.

🟢 BEGINNER
For time:
800m run
10 rounds:
5 ring rows
10 push-ups (modified)
15 air squats
800m run
Partition as allowed. Vest not needed.

🧘 RECOVERY / POST WORK
Rest. Stretch. Recover. Reflect.

1 set:
1:00 scorpion stretch / side
1:00 banded overhead external rotation / side
1:00 couch stretch / side

Today we don’t just complete The Murph Challenge— we honor it. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

🔱 Today, we gather and push ourselves not just to remember, but to honor. 🇺🇸

We speak the names of heroes like Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a Navy SEAL who gave his life in the mountains of Afghanistan so that others might live. Surrounded and outnumbered, wounded yet unyielding, he chose to step into the open — exposing himself to enemy fire — to make a final call for help. That courage defined a legacy.

Lieutenant Murphy's sacrifice reminds us that freedom is never free — it is paid for by patriots who believe in something greater than themselves.

On this Memorial Day, let us HONOR ALL those who wore the uniform and gave everything for our country.

May we live each day worthy of their sacrifice. 🙏

👉 themurphchallenge.com — link in bio. 🔱

GET MURPH READY — FINAL REST DAY 🇺🇸Tomorrow is The Murph Challenge.No training today — this is the final pause before ev...
05/24/2026

GET MURPH READY — FINAL REST DAY 🇺🇸

Tomorrow is The Murph Challenge.

No training today — this is the final pause before everything you’ve built gets put to the test on Memorial Day.

Every rep, every run, every recovery day has led you here. Now it’s about trusting the work, staying calm, and showing up ready to give everything you’ve got. 💪

Murph isn’t just completed on the day — it’s earned through the discipline that got you there.

🔱 You did the work. Now make it official. 🇺🇸💪 Post your official time at themurphshallenge.com. ->Whether you crushed it...
05/23/2026

🔱 You did the work. Now make it official. 🇺🇸

💪 Post your official time at themurphshallenge.com. ->

Whether you crushed it, survived it, or did it in honor of someone special — your time matters. Every posted result shows the world just how strong this community is and proves that you showed up for Lt. Michael P. Murphy on May 25th.

See how you stack up. Represent the mission. Be part of the record. 🏅

👇 Tag a friend who needs to post theirs!

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GET MURPH READY — DAY 41 🇺🇸💪Powered by The work doesn’t stop just because we’re in a deload — this is about staying shar...
05/23/2026

GET MURPH READY — DAY 41 🇺🇸💪
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The work doesn’t stop just because we’re in a deload — this is about staying sharp, moving well, and keeping rhythm heading out of The Murph Challenge weekend.

⏱ Goal: 6:00–12:00
Double-unders: no more than 2:00 total
DB clean & jerks: maintain 10+ reps per minute

🔁 Scale loading or volume to stay within stimulus — this should feel smooth, not forced.
💡 Today is about control and efficiency, not max output.

🔴 RX
For time:
100 double-unders
25 sit-ups
50 alternating dumbbell clean & jerks (35/50 lb)
25 sit-ups
100 double-unders

🟡 INTERMEDIATE
For time:
50 double-unders
25 sit-ups
50 alternating dumbbell clean & jerks (20/35 lb)
25 sit-ups
50 double-unders

🟢 BEGINNER
For time:
50 single-unders
15 sit-ups
30 alternating dumbbell clean & push presses (10/15 lb)
15 sit-ups
50 single-unders

⚫ SKILL WORK
1 set:
1,600m ruck (14/20 lb)
Use a ruck, backpack, or weight vest

🔵 RECOVERY
Accumulate:
1:00 banded shoulder stretch / arm
1:00 lacrosse ball roll / foot

The Murph Challenge weekend is here — stay loose, stay ready, stay consistent. 🇺🇸

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