Murph 2026 at HEW Fitness | More than a workout
Honor Through Effort. Earn It together.
Every Memorial Day, something different happens inside HEW Fitness gyms across the country.
People show up with purpose.
They lace up their shoes. Tape their hands. Adjust their weight vests. Coaches prepare the room. Music starts to build. Communities gather together.
And then, side by side, they take on Murph.
For some, it will be their very first time. For others, it has become an annual tradition rooted in challenge, perspective, and remembrance.
But every rep carries the same meaning: to honor the life and sacrifice of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy and all those who gave everything in service to our country.
What is the Memorial Day Murph?
Murph is one of the most recognized Memorial Day workouts in the fitness community and has become a powerful tradition performed in gyms and communities across the country each year.
Named after Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a United States Navy SEAL who lost his life during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005, the workout represents courage, sacrifice, grit, and perseverance.
The workout includes:
1-mile run
100 pull-ups
200 push-ups
300 squats
1-mile run
Traditionally, participants complete Murph wearing a 20-pound weight vest or body armor. At HEW Fitness, we personalize and scale the workout for all fitness levels, making the experience accessible whether it’s your first Murph or your fifth.
Because Murph was never meant to be about ego, perfection, or finishing first.
At HEW Fitness, it’s about effort, community, perspective, and purpose.
Why Participate?
Each Memorial Day, HEW Fitness communities come together to honor Lt. Michael P. Murphy’s legacy through challenge and shared effort.
What makes Murph special is not just the workout itself. It’s the people beside you while you do it.
First-timers alongside veterans. Friends, families, coaches, and communities moving together with shared purpose.
That’s what makes this workout different.
Event Details
Date: Monday, May 25th, 2026
Time: Varies by location
Location: Any HEW Fitness location (find your nearest location here)
Murph is for Everyone
At HEW Fitness, participants can choose the challenge that best fits their current fitness level and goals:
⭐ Murph Lite
⭐⭐ Murph Classic
⭐⭐⭐ Murph Rx
Whether this is your first Murph or your fifth, the goal remains the same:
Show up. Give your best effort. Earn it together.
More Than A Workout
Across the country, HEW Fitness locations turn Murph into one of the biggest community events of the year. From DJs and post-workout gatherings to family-friendly activities and local fundraising initiatives, every gym brings its own energy and personality to the day.
Most importantly, Murph brings people together.
Giving Back
In conjunction with Murph 2026, many HEW Fitness locations will support causes connected to military families and veterans, including the Trident House Charities program at the Navy SEAL Museum, which supports Special Operations Forces members and their families.
Join Us for Murph 2026
This Memorial Day, we remember through action. We honor through effort. And together, we earn it.
Watch the official Murph 2026 trailer and reserve your class spot today:
Reserve Your Spot for Murph 2026
This Memorial Day, join HEW Fitness communities across the country as we come together to challenge ourselves, honor sacrifice, and earn every rep with purpose.
