The Murph Challenge is a workout (in CrossFit terms a “Hero WOD”) honoring USN SEAL LT. Michael P. Murphy who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan in 2005. The workout includes a one-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats and another one-mile run
Vigilance Martial Arts Murph
Challenge
MOVED TO MEMORIAL DAY
MOVED TO MEMORIAL DAY
Murph Events
Opening Ceremony & Check In
Check-in begins at 8am. First phase (the 1 mile run) begins at 9:30 am. Note: we will have a brief but impactful ceremony to remember all who have fallen, and all who have sacrificed for our great Nation. Please come before 9am to check and get your lane assignment. Location of all events is All Veterans Memorial Park, Emporia, Kansas
About the Challenge
This event is open to all! We have several levels/categories to compete in.
Full:
Mile Run
100 Pullups
200 Pushups
300 Air Squats
Mile Run
Modified
.5 mile Run/Walk
25 Chin ups or 5 Leg Tucks
75 Push Ups
100 Air Squats
.5 Mile Run/Walk
Adaptive
-If you have physical limitations you can self modify this event to ensure you stay within your safe fitness limits. Simply notify the lane manager what you will be doing/adjusting to participate.
Recognition & Celebration
All participants whether you complete your challenge or not, receive the Emporia Freedom Fest T-shirt, the EFF Challenge Coin, the Edible Medal and swag Bag.
Top three individuals and Top Three Teams form the Full Event Category receive recognition items courtesy of Vigiliance Marshal Arts.
Support the Cause
The net proceeds from the Vigiliance Marshal Arts Murph Challenge, as part of the Annual Emporia Freedom Fest , will benefit multiple charitable organizations within our region to include:
1. The 137th/635th REG Scholarship Fund: This fund is for family members of Veterans who were members of the locally founded and historic 137th and 635th Regiments of the USARMY and Kansas Army National Guard. Each year descendants of these regiments are eligible to apply for one of the five post-secondary scholarships.
2. All Veterans Memorial Park Fund: For the past 18 years our events have heled fund the improvements and upkeep of the is beautiful and powerful All Veterans Memorial Park.
This park reminds us all of the sacrifices and service Veterans and their family members have made and continue to make for our Nation.