Annual Workout Event Supports Local Veterans

23rd Veteran to Receive Funds

DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend military supporters will be getting a good workout all for a good cause.

The 4th Annual Memorial Day Murph is Saturday, May 20 at Crossfit Duluth starting at 9 a.m.

Crossfit Duluth puts this on this event to show support for the military and this year is donating proceeds to 23rd Veteran.

23rd Veteran is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing a long-term transition process for veterans leaving the military, and those who were never properly transitioned.

The “Murph” is a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 air squats.

Lt. Michael Murphy was a Navy SEAL who in 2005, was killed in action in Afghanistan.

This event is for everyone, members and non-members.

All athletic abilities are welcome to participate.

For more information on 23rd Veteran you can visit them at www.23rdveteran.org, or on Instagram and Facebook.

For more information on Crossfit Duluth head to crossfitduluth.net or visit them on Facebook.