Memorial Beach Challenge
About this race
Memorial Beach Challenge is proud to organize and host an annual event that brings together athletes and families for a day of competition and comradery—but also to honor those who have served and support the heroes still in the fight. 100% of the proceeds from the event benefit 31Heroes — an organization that specializes in creating programs, financial support systems and future opportunities for service members, veterans and their families.
The main Obstacle Course Challenge event is a soft-sand adventure race—featuring Navy SEAL-approved obstacles. Very popular for young families is our Kids Fun Run, the Memorial Beach Challenge event has something for individual athletes and teams of all ages. But beyond the races that test our own physical and mental strength, the day is about honoring those whose sacrifice, strength, and bravery helps preserve the freedom we enjoy every day. The event closes with a moving memorial service, ensuring that the legacies of our heroes are never forgotten.
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Obstacle race
Individual Challenge
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Ocean City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 8:11 PM local time (EDT) in Ocean City on May 23, 2026 — 14h 33m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Memorial Beach Challenge
Individual Challenge · 359 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin McCarthy | 21:24 | — |
| 2 | Ryan Jefferson | 23:42 | — |
| 3 | M. Walker | 24:03 | — |
| 4 | Nolan Palombo | 24:43 | — |
| 5 | Sam Milligan | 25:08 | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Ocean City events
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