SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 15 | 2025
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INDOOR TRACK COMPLEX
Intramural Sports Complex | Indoor Track | 9a.m. - 4p.m.
An annual one-day CrossFit challenge dedicated to honoring the brave American patriots who sacrificed for the United States, while raising awareness of the 22 veterans who tragically lose their lives to suicide each day.
THE MURPH CHALLENGE
1 MILE RUN
100 PULL-UPS
200 PUSH-UPS
300 AIR SQUATS
1 MILE RUN TO FINISH
Participants also wear a weighted vest equivalent to 20 pounds to represent the gear worn by soldiers in combat
The Murph Challenge is a fitness event that honors Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a U.S. Navy SEAL officer who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Red Wings where he sacrificed his life for the safety of his squad. The challenge was created to commemorate his selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication to service.
ACHIEVEMENTS
$85,000
TOTAL DONATION
300K+
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
1300+
EVENT ATTENDEES
25+
SPONSORS
LOCAL PARTNERS
$18,000
PRODUCT
GIVEAWAY VALUE
BENEFICIARY
NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY VETERANS (NCHV)
With the mission of returning healthy veterans to America, NCHV provides a 9-month program where veterans are empowered by resiliency training, supportive community, and dignified work.
All contributions to the LU MURPH CHALLENGE are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law via the Stone Ridge Foundation (dba: National Center for Healthy Veterans), a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) (federal tax ID #84-2852661). NVHC is a a vetted ministry operating within New Horizon's Foundation (NHF) with Platinum GuideStar Rating.
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