Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge

Join us for the Maryland State Police (MSP) Fitness Challenge, a thrilling event that will test your strength, conditioning, and endurance. The challenge consists of a three-quarters of a mile run, followed by a series of exercises, and ending with another three-quarters of a mile run. All runs and exercises will take place on an outdoor 8-lane poured rubber track.

Certified MSP trainers will administer the course, ensuring that you are pushed to your limits just like in the police academy. Participants will be placed into heats of 10 challengers at a time, with heats starting approximately every 20 minutes. We will do our best to assign teams and groups to the same heat.

To be eligible for the challenge, all participants must check in at 12:30 p.m. The event will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. Free onsite parking will be available at Lot A, and cadets will be on site to direct challengers and supporters to the designated parking areas.

The course includes a ¾ mile run, followed by exercises such as burpees, push ups, squats, sit-ups, squat jumps, and Russian jumping jacks. The challenge will finish with another ¾ mile run around the track. This course incorporates elements of the Maryland State Police Functional Fitness Assessment Test (FFAT) and simulates the physical demands placed on law enforcement professionals.

If you can complete the challenge, you will be awarded an MSP t-shirt! So register today and get ready to push yourself to the limit. Don't forget to bring your printed registration and photo identification for check-in on the day of the event. Stay hydrated and be prepared for a great experience.

We encourage you to bring your friends and family to cheer you on. There will also be various units within the Maryland State Police on hand to answer questions for those interested in pursuing a career with the department. Stop by the exhibit area to meet troopers from the K-9 Unit, Aviation Command, Forensic Sciences Division, and many other divisions.

Maryland State Police photographers will be on hand to capture the event and interview participants. Let us know during check-in if you do not want your image used in our social media or marketing initiatives.

Water will be available on site, but make sure to hydrate prior to arrival. Experts recommend consuming at least 16-20 ounces of water four hours before exercise and an additional 8-12 ounces of water 10-15 minutes before exercise.

Join us for a day of competition, fun, and fellowship at the Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge. We can't wait to see you there!