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8840 Range Rd, Niceville, FL 32578
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Aggregated from official results for EOD Memorial Challenge 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:36 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:08, and half the field in 2:08:34; the last tenth came in after 2:37:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:54:09 |
| 20-29 | 1:40:36 | 1:20:54 |
| 30-39 | 2:11:38 | 1:34:24 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:49:20 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 8 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 311 to 335 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:22:23 to 2:08:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 335 (+8%) | 2:08:34 | under 1:40:36 | 1:15:39 |
| 2025 | 311 | 2:22:23 | under 1:45:42 | 1:19:40 |
From each year's official results for the Full Iron Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
What the organizers of EOD Memorial Challenge 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
0700-0845: Registration, check-in, bibs / body marking, pack ruck, weigh-in at scales. 0800: Opening ceremony. 0900: *****RACE START*****. 0910: Aid Station 1 Set up. 0915: Aid Station 2 Set up. 0920: Aid Station 3 Set up. 1000: Post race…
Schedule and packet pickup
2026 Athlete Guide. See race day photos!
Rules and FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 1. Is a weighted vest acceptable? o Yes, a weighted vest is acceptable, as long as it’s clearly labeled with your name, bib number, and possibly a phone number. 2. If I drop my shoes for the swim, can my…
The cause
Who We Are & Our Support of the EOD Memorial Grounds: The EOD Warrior Foundation and its predecessors have been proudly serving the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community since 1969. The Foundation provides financial grants for…
The cause
Step into a day of meaningful camaraderie, honor, and purpose at our Memorial Challenge—an extraordinary event combining a ruck, swim, and run, held in commemoration of the courageous EOD technicians who sacrificed their lives. Join us at…
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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