11/09/2026
Bring a Friend - FREE! WHY WE MURPH
We do CHAD1000X to honor Navy SEAL Senior Chief Chad Wilkinson and to show up for veterans, service members, and families affected by su***de. Chad died by su***de in 2018. His wife, Sara Wilkinson, founded The Step Up Foundation in his memory. Each Veterans Day, the CrossFit community takes on the workout to raise awareness for su***de prevention and support veteran brain and mental health.
Why 1,000 box step-ups? That was Chad’s own workout. He’d do 1,000 step-ups wearing a 45-pound pack to train for mountain climbing. When we step onto the box, we’re doing something he did himself, one rep at a time.
At CrossFit Evergreen, whether you use a lighter pack, a lower box, or fewer reps, you’re part of the tribute. We get to spend that time together remembering Chad and showing our veterans that we see them and stand with them, each of us learns pieces of this by doing… CHAD 1000 x it pushes us steady and longer. Lots of mental growth happens in these group spirit, individual effort and longer-style workouts. Remember….WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!
