SIGNATURE EVENTS
The signature events are the marquee events of the Transplant Games of America. Each event has its own special uniqueness that brings so much, joy, tears, laughter, and togetherness to our attendees. Simply put, these events are why so many guests participate in the Transplant Games. Learn more why these events are so special below.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & Honors program
We celebrate just as hard as we compete. In addition to competitions, the Games include special events focusing on the lives and accomplishments of transplant recipients, living donors, and donor families. Sponsorship opportunities are available for these events.
Each day at the Games, attendees have an opportunity to enjoy programming that is tailored to recognizing the important role that organ, eye, and tissue donation plays in the transplant community.
Register here if you plan to register for the 2026 transplant games as a competitor or noncompetitor. Indicate your interest in participating as a living donor in the form.
Register here if you just plan to only participate in the living donor gathering. this will not get you a TGA credential or registration to TGA Competitions or special events.
Part 1: The Heavy Murph Showcase
Donor Games athletes will have a special opportunity in 2026! The top performers in the Heavy Murph Open will qualify for an invitation to showcase the elite fitness of Donor Games athletes at the 2026 Transplant Games. This showcase will take place June 18 in Denver to kick off the Murph Challenge.
What is the Heavy Murph?
The Heavy Murph is as many reps as possible in 20 minutes of 2 rope climbs, 20 alternating seated DB shoulder presses (50-pound dumbbells for men; 30-pound dumbbells for women), 30 rear foot elevated split squats, 40 sit-ups.
Below is National Kidney Registration's website which has all of this information:
Transplant Games 2026 - Living Donor Games
Part 2: The Community Murph
What is the Community Murph?
The Murph workout is a challenging CrossFit Hero workout that honors Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy, consisting of a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another 1-mile run.
This portion of the Murph challenge will be open to ALL 2026 Transplant Games attendees! We will have options and modifications for this workout including the option to complete this with a partner.
You can register by completing your TGA Registration.
More information on Lt. Michael Murphy:
Further information below:
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Location: Colorado Convention Center - Denver, Colorado
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Date: Thursday, June 18
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Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
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Cost: $35
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How Do I Register? Visit www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/registration and fill out your TGA Registration, selecting the Murph Challenge on Day 1
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Do I Need My Own Equipment? No
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Do I Need to Fill Out a Medical Waiver to Participate? TBD