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EOD Memorial Challenge 2026

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Niceville, FL
8840 Range Rd, 32578
Type
TRIATHLON
Official registration

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At a glance

A challenging ruck, swim, and run event supporting the EOD Memorial, offering a unique way to test your limits and honor a cause.

  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Join the EOD Memorial Challenge, a unique ruck, swim, and run event honoring the EOD Memorial and supporting EOD-focused organizations. Hosted by the NAVSCOLEOD Joint Service Association, this challenge begins and concludes at the EOD Memorial in Bluewater Bay. Participants tackle a 4.5-mile ruck, a 0.5-mile swim, and a 4-mile run. It's an opportunity to test your fitness while contributing to a meaningful cause, with awards for top individual and team competitors across various age groups.

What to expect

  • Engage in a distinctive 9-mile challenge: a 4.5-mile ruck, 0.5-mile swim, and 4-mile run.
  • Compete for awards in individual age groups and as part of a 5-person team.
  • Your admission includes a race entry, two beverage tickets, two meal tickets, and an event t-shirt.

Standout details

  • Ruck, swim, and run challenge
  • Supports EOD Memorial & organizations
  • Awards for top individuals and teams
  • Includes meal, drinks, and event t-shirt

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 8.5 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70

    Opens Jan 15, 2026, 1:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:59 AM CDT

  • 9 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM CDT · From $48.70

    Opens Jan 15, 2026, 1:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:59 AM CDT

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Steady Effort

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us this year in participation of the 2026 EOD Memorial Challenge! This year's event is hosted by the NAVSCOLEOD Joint Service Association.

Starts and ends in front of the EOD Memorial located on Range Rd, Bluewater Bay.

Course details: 4.5 mile ruck | 0.5 mile swim | 4 mile run Garmin course link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/240469810

Admission includes (1) race entry, (2) beverage tickets, (2) meal tickets, (1) event t-shirt*.

*T-shirts guaranteed to participants registered on or before 13 April 2026. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

Prizes: Top Male / Female + Top competitor in age groups: Under 18, 18-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, over 50 Top team will be awarded as well. Teams will consist of 5 people per team. Teams are optional.

Ruck** weights: 30lb* minimum for 18 y/o and older 15lb* minimum for 17 y/o and younger *minimum indicates eligibility for prizes. Titrate ruck weight to own fitness level/age. **ruck= any method of carrying prescribed weight

The awards ceremony will commence when the majority of participants have finished.

Monetary proceeds will be used to execute this event and support the EOD Memorial and other EOD focused organizations.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EODMemorialChallenge

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