Memorial Day Murph Shirts
Quick Answer- Memorial Day Murph shirts are an annual tradition at CrossFit boxes and military fitness communities.
- Print-on-demand setup means a 30-athlete box and a 200-athlete box pay the same per-unit cost.
- Pricing from $19.88 per tee at the VIP base; embroidered hats from $25.86.
- Order 3-4 weeks before Memorial Day weekend to allow for sizing and shipment buffer.
Memorial Day Murph shirts are the annual ritual at CrossFit boxes and military-style fitness communities. The Murph workout (one-mile run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, one-mile run, all in a weighted vest) is performed every Memorial Day to honor Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy. The event shirt outlasts the workout: athletes wear the Murph 2026 tee for years as a badge of completion. Custom Murph event shirts start at $19.88 with no minimum order.
What The Memorial Day Murph Event Covers
Three apparel layers most CrossFit boxes run for Memorial Day Murph:
- Event tee: worn during the workout, often given to every paid participant; the year and box name printed on the back
- Finisher hoodie: awarded to athletes who complete the full Rx Murph (vest, no scaling)
- Coach and staff polo: branded apparel for the coaches running the event
- Spectator tees (optional): family members and friends watching the workout also want the year shirt
Best Apparel Pieces For Memorial Day Murph
The pieces that come up most in Memorial Day Murph orders:
- Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee (Bear Grips, $19.88 VIP base): the event-day workhorse tee
- Premium CVC Jersey Tee (Next Level, $24.88 VIP base): vintage triblend feel for a premium event shirt
- Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips, $36.88 VIP base): the finisher hoodie for athletes who complete Rx
- Performance Workout Tank (Bella+Canvas, $19.88 VIP base): athletes who plan to wear it during the workout
- Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat (Yupoong, $25.88 VIP base): embroidered event hat for coaches and finishers
- Comfort Colors Oversized Boxy Crop Tee ($24.88 VIP base): women's style option, popular for off-the-floor event wear
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Design Choices For Memorial Day Murph Shirts
Design moves that hold up year after year:
- "Murph 2026" prominent: the year is the centerpiece; the shirt becomes a permanent record of which year the athlete completed
- The honor element: many boxes include "In Honor of LT Michael Murphy" or "Operation Red Wings" as subtext
- Box logo subtle: small box logo on the chest or sleeve, secondary to the Murph year
- The numbers on the back: "1 mile / 100 / 200 / 300 / 1 mile" printed boldly on the back is a popular Murph design element
- Patriotic palette: red, white, navy, and military green are the most-used colors
Timing The Memorial Day Murph Order
Order working back from Memorial Day weekend:
- 5 weeks before Memorial Day: open box-wide registration with shirt order included; collect sizes
- 4 weeks before: place the apparel order; allow buffer for sizing and reprints
- 2 weeks before: shirts arrive, hand out at the gym during regular classes
- Memorial Day weekend: athletes wear the event tee during the workout; finisher hoodies awarded the same day
Revenue Math For The CrossFit Box
Bundling apparel into Memorial Day Murph registration:
| Box size | Participants | Shirt cost (VIP base) | Registration fee per athlete | Box profit |
|---|
| Small | 30 | $19.88 | $45 | $754 |
| Medium | 75 | $19.88 | $45 | $1,884 |
| Large | 150 | $19.88 | $45 | $3,768 |
| Multi-location | 400 | $19.88 | $45 | $10,048 |
Most boxes route this profit to a Memorial Day donation to the LT Michael P. Murphy Foundation, the Navy SEAL Foundation, or a local veterans charity.
Order Memorial Day Murph Shirts
Event tees, finisher hoodies, and coach polos from $19.88. No minimum order, US-printed, ships in about a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I order Memorial Day Murph shirts?
4-5 weeks before Memorial Day weekend. That allows time for sizing collection, the order, shipment, and any reprint of misordered sizes.
Should the shirts be cotton or moisture-wicking?
Cotton tees for the keepsake/finisher layer; moisture-wicking tanks for the actual workout. Most boxes order both: a cotton event tee that lasts and a workout tank for the wod itself.
How much should we charge athletes for Memorial Day Murph registration?
Most boxes charge $40-65 including the event tee. Profit covers the shirts plus a donation to the LT Michael P. Murphy Foundation or another veterans charity.
Can we add the box logo and the Murph design on the same shirt?
Yes. Bear Grips supports unlimited design elements at the VIP base. Box logo on the chest, Murph design and year on the back is the standard layout.
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