Murph 2026 at Strongside Fitness: Honor Through Effort

Every year, athletes across the country come together for a workout that is far more than fitness. At Strongside Fitness, Murph is a tradition, a tribute, and a test of both physical and mental strength.

As we prepare for Murph 2026, we invite you to join us in honoring a true American hero, while experiencing one of the most powerful community events of the year.

The Story Behind Murph

The Murph workout is named after Michael P. Murphy, a United States Navy SEAL who was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery during Operation Red Wings, where he knowingly put himself in harm’s way to call for help for his team.

Murphy was known for his commitment to fitness and often performed a grueling workout he called “Body Armor.” After his death, the workout was shared within the CrossFit community and renamed “Murph” in his honor.

Today, Murph has become one of the most recognized CrossFit Hero workouts, performed around the world each Memorial Day as a way to remember those who gave their lives in service.

Murph is simple in structure but demanding in execution:

• 1-mile run
• 100 pull-ups
• 200 push-ups
• 300 air squats
• 1-mile run

Traditionally performed wearing a weighted vest, this workout is designed to challenge endurance, strength, and resilience.

But at Strongside Fitness, Murph isn’t about elite performance... it’s about effort, intention, and honoring the meaning behind every rep.

A Strongside Fitness Tradition Since 2013

For over a decade, Strongside Fitness has proudly hosted Murph as one of our most impactful community events of the year.

Since 2013, our members, families, and friends have come together to:

• Push through a shared physical challenge
• Support and encourage one another
• Reflect on the sacrifice behind the workout
• Celebrate the strength of our community

Murph at Strongside is loud, emotional, inspiring and unforgettable.

The Annual Murph Shirt Tradition

Each year, we release an exclusive Strongside Fitness Murph shirt to commemorate the event.

These limited-edition designs have become a badge of honor within our community, representing not just participation, but commitment, respect, and shared experience.

👉 2026 Murph shirts are available now:
https://foreverfierce.com/collections/strongside-fitness

Once they’re gone, they’re gone... so make sure you secure yours before event day.

More Than a Workout

Murph is a reminder that fitness can be something bigger.

It’s not about your time.
It’s not about your score.
It’s about showing up with purpose.

At Strongside Fitness, we believe in fitness with meaning and Murph embodies that better than anything we do all year.

Join Us for Murph 2026

Whether it’s your first Murph or your tenth, you’ll be surrounded by a community that lifts you up every step of the way.

We’ll be running multiple heats to accommodate all fitness levels, with coaches guiding you, scaling options available, and a full community behind you from start to finish.

Bring a friend. Bring your family. Bring your grit.

Let’s honor the fallen the Strongside way.

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