The Murph Challenge - Your Memorial Day Workout
The Greater Wichita YMCA is an official Host site for the 2025 Murph Challenge.
The Murph Challenge is dedicated to Navy Seal Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, who gave the ultimate sacrifice back in Afghanistan in 2005. The Murph Challenge is the Official annual fundraiser of the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, presented by Forged® on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Andover and Northwest YMCAs. Visit themurphchallenge.com to learn more about the Scholarship Foundation and LT Murphy’s sacrifice.
Train Together
Need help preparing for the challenge? Join our Murph Challenge Group Training at your nearest Y. It consists of six weeks of prep training leading up to the event. Our personal trainers will make sure you are challenge-day ready to achieve the goals you have set. This is not mandatory to attend before the event.
- April 14 - May 24, 2025
- Costs $99
- Register at any YMCA branch location by April 14
Training Locations & Times
Andover: (combine any 2)
- Sundays 11:00am-12:pm with Jenni
- Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm with Braden
- Thursdays 6:00pm-7:00pm with Braden
- Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am with Jenni
East:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 am
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am
El Dorado:
- Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm with April
- Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm with Kaiden
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30am-6:30am with Kera
Hutchinson:
- Tuesday & Thursday 6:30am
Newton:
- Monday & Wednesday 7:00am-8:00am Christopher
- Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm Carley
North: (combine any 2)
- Mondays 5:00pm-6:00pm with Ardell
- Wednesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm with Zach
- Fridays 12:00pm-1:00pmpm with Zach
- Fridays 5:45pm-6:45pm pm with Tabitha
Northwest – (Combine any 2)
- Mondays 5:00pm-6:00am with Tabitha
- Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm with Kyle
- Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm with Tabitha
- Thursdays 7:00am-8:00am with Jess
- Fridays 5:00am-6:00am with Tabitha
South:
- Tuesdays & Fridays 5:00-6:00 pm
Steve Clark:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm with Justin
Downtown - Details coming soon.
West - Details coming soon.
The Challenge - Monday, May 26, 2025
A physical, mental, and emotional test. Complete individually or as a team.
1 Mile Run > 100 Pull Ups > 200 Push Ups > 300 Squats > 1 Mile Run
Andover YMCA and Northwest YMCA Turf Fields
- 7:50 am - Open Ceremony
- 8:00-11:00 am – Take the Challenge
- Participants will start in waves based on competitive level (defined below) and anticipated mile completion time provided during registration.
- Wave start time will be assigned and emailed to registered participants on Thursday, May 22.
Levels Defined:
- Rx: Independently complete the full workout, with the weighted vest (20 lbs for males, 14 lbs for females). Vest will be personal responsibility – not provided by the YMCA.
- Modified: Independently complete the full workout with modifications for exercises (assisted pull-ups or rows, box or knee push-ups, partitioning of the pull-ups, push-ups and squats).
- Partners/Family: Divide and conquer the workout with a partner, or your entire family.
Register on The Murph Challenge website to be able to add your finishing time to the Worldwide Leaderboard, contribute to the foundation, and get your official M25 apparel. Note "Greater Wichita YMCA" for Gym Affiliation.