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CANCELLED Murph Challenge

Challenge yourself to this Hero Workout. 

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Note: This event has already passed.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

USAG Bavaria will provide a space to participate in the Murph Challenge. The  Murph Challenge is a Hero Workout named after Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. From Patchogue, N.Y., Lt Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor after his death. The Murph Challenge itself consists of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another one-mile run, all done consecutively. The most difficult part of the Murph Challenge is the sheer volume and length of the workout.

Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email that will provide more information about the event.

For Time

  • 1 mile Run
  • 100 Pull-Ups
  • 200 Push-Ups
  • 300 Air Squats
  • 1 mile Run
  • All with a Weight Vest (20/14 lb)

There will be RX and Scaled Divisions, each with male and female Participants. Weightlifting belt is authorized. Wrist wraps and chalk are authorized.

This event will be at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center, B170 Upper Field.

Click here to view the MOI.

Cost

Free to participate

Registration Information

Pre-register by May 24, limited to 20 maximum individual competitors
US ID Cardholders only 18+

Program
Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center
  • Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center
  • **The center will be closed on June 20 at 12:00pm until June 23 at 6:00am for deep cleaning** /// Facility is 24/7 if registered for access.
  • Military DSN (314) 526-1420
  • Hours:
    Monday
    6:00am-8:00pm
    Tuesday
    6:00am-8:00pm
    Wednesday
    6:00am-8:00pm
    Thursday
    6:00am-8:00pm
    Friday
    6:00am-8:00pm
    Saturday
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Sunday
    9:00am-5:00pm
    U.S. Holidays
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Training Holidays
    9:00am-5:00pm