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EOD Memorial Challenge 2026

location_city Niceville

location_on Florida

flag United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026 – 26 Apr, 2026

kayaking Multisports

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About the Event

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

Races Offered

Full distance

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

09:00

Virtual Participation

Apr 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 8.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Triathlon

timer

09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Niceville.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 15.2° / 24.5°
wb_sunny 13.9° / 23.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.5 /
water_drop 74.5%

About Niceville

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Niceville is a city of 16,000 people (2020) along the Emerald Coast of Florida. It is located about halfway between Pensacola and Panama City.

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