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

Brooklyn, New York, United States View on map
May 20, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

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.

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Running

ARMY - General Entry - Non-competitive

WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR is optional. Bring your own. Complete the five workouts with or without your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a shirt. Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 ARMY - General Entry - Non-competitive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

MARINES - General Entry - Non-competitive

WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR is optional. Bring your own. Complete the five workouts with or without your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a shirt. Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 MARINES - General Entry - Non-competitive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

FDNY - General Entry - Non-competitive

WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR is optional. Bring your own. Complete the five workouts with or without your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a shirt. Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 FDNY - General Entry - Non-competitive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

ARMY - ELITE - Competitive

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR. Complete the five workouts wearing your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a final time of completion and be ranked in the results among the other ELITE participants. In addition to a shirt, you will receive an award if you place in the top 3 of any of the following categories: -Top 3 – ARMY - #1 – OVERALL WINNER – BEST OF THE BEST Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 ARMY - ELITE - Competitive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

MARINES - ELITE - Competitive

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR. Complete the five workouts wearing your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a final time of completion and be ranked in the results among the other ELITE participants. In addition to a shirt, you will receive an award if you place in the top 3 of any of the following categories: -Top 3 – MARINES - #1 – OVERALL WINNER – BEST OF THE BEST Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 MARINES - ELITE - Competitive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

FDNY - ELITE - Competitive

YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR. Complete the five workouts wearing your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a final time of completion and be ranked in the results among the other ELITE participants. In addition to a shirt, you will receive an award if you place in the top 3 of any of the following categories: -Top 3 – FDNY - #1 – OVERALL WINNER – BEST OF THE BEST Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 FDNY - ELITE - Competitive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

VOLUNTEER STAFF

Must be FDNY or Military personnel or family member. Volunteer will assist with water stations, course guidance, set up, clean up, and distribution of shirts. Picture ID required. Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 VOLUNTEER STAFF 7:00 AM
Free
Closed

GENERAL COMMUNITY - Non-Competetive

For participants who are NOT members of the FDNY or Armed Forces. WEIGHT VEST OR BODY ARMOR is optional. Bring your own. Complete the five workouts with or without your 20lb vest or body armor in the following order: 1. Run 1 Mile 2. 100 Pull-Ups 3. 200 Push Ups 4. 300 Air Squats 5. Run 1 Mile You will receive a shirt. Event is RAIN or SHINE

May 20, 2026 GENERAL COMMUNITY - Non-Competetive 7:00 AM
$60.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Brooklyn.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 13.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 22.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 13.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 22.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
18.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
8.3mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
74.8%

Course

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