The Armed Forces and FDNY Murph Challenge @ Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NYC

CATEGORY 1: GENERAL

• The GENERAL category DOES NOT compete for an award. 
• Weight vest optional (not provided)
• Pull-up bands optional (not provided)  
• All General category participants get a t-shirt. 
• This is for everyone who wants to enjoy the experience but is not interested in competing against anyone else.  

CATEGORY 2: ELITE

• 20 lb. weight vest or equivalent MANDATORY (not provided)
• No pull-up bands permitted
• The ELITE category competes for the awards listed below. 
  • Top 3 – FDNY
  • Top 3 – MARINES
  • Top 3 – ARMY
  • #1 – OVERALL WINNER – BEST OF THE BEST

CATEGORY 3: VOLUNTEER STAFF

• Volunteer Staff will assist with one or more of the following on the day of the race.
  • Water Station - Organize cups, water, and distribute. 
  • Course Guide - Direct participants 
  • Event Marshal - Confirm completion of exercises
  • Pre-Post Event Set-Up - Assist with course signage, banners, tables, supplies.
  • Shirt and Award distribution - assist with the distribution of shirts and awards

REGISTRATION INCLUDES COMMEMORATIVE TECHNICAL T-SHIRT

• Deadline for choosing shirt size is APRIL 16th.

SCHEDULE

• 7:00 AM - Sign-in

• 7:30 AM - Opening Ceremony

• 8 AM – 1st HEAT elite

• 8:20 – 2ND HEAT elite

• 8:40 – 3rd HEAT elite

• 9:00 – 4th HEAT general group

Event is RAIN or SHINE

Registration closes on May 1ST.

The LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation (501c3) was founded in 2007 by Michael’s parents, Dan and Maureen Murphy, along with Michael’s brother, John. Michael was an avid reader who felt that education was key. In fact, his favorite saying was “Education will set you free”. The Foundation’s Board began with Family, but now seats nine members consisting of Dan, Maureen, and John Murphy, as well as other close family and friends committed to keeping Michael’s life, service, sacrifice and legacy alive. The Foundation is funded through kind donations and proceeds from The Murph Challenge.

The The Armed Forces and FDNY Murph Challenge @ Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NYC brings an exciting race distance to Brooklyn, New York on May 20, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!