5km for time
Participants are required to run and/or walk a distance of 5km (3.1 miles) in as quick as time as possible. Simple.
Should you want to take the challenge up a notch, you can earn extra points by bearing a voluntary weighted load of 0kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg or 20kg. The Danish Frogmen would regularly march as a unit with their boats on their shoulders. The weight is meant to simulate this boat carry. To simulate the boat carry as much as possible, any weight carried must be done so on the shoulder throughout the challenge.
Use a weighted gym-sandbag, weighted vest or weighted rucksack
Feel free to use whatever weight you like, however, we recommend the options above. Something with good padding is also recommended.
The weight must be carried on your shoulder
Should you choose to bear a load, the weight must be carried on your shoulder. If you find one shoulder starting to fatigue, you are permitted to shift the weight to the alternate shoulder. You cannot drag the weight or use the straps. The full weight of the object must be placed on one shoulder.
You must start and finish in the same location
As this is a time trial, to stop people just running down a hill to get the best time, you must start and finish your run in the same location. You can achieve this by running a single or multiple looped circuits or run out to half way and turn around to return to the start. Plan you run before you attempt to make sure you pick a suitable route.
2.5% Treadmill gradient
It is preferred that you attempt this challenge outside, however, if you are unable to do so and must use a treadmill, the gradient of the treadmill must be set at 2.5%.
You must submit two pieces of evidence for this series:
Eg: Strava, Garmin, Fitbit...
To evidence the weight of your carried object, you must take submit a photo of the weight on some scales.
Load-Bearing Points
Weight
Points
0kg (no load)
0
5kg
5
10kg
10
15kg
15
20kg
20
Time Points
Load-Bearing
Points
28m 00s
40
29m 18s
30m 36s
31m 54s
33m 12s
34m 30s
35m 48s
37m 06s
38m 24s
32
39m 42s
31
41m 00s
30
42m 18s
29
43m 36s
28
44m 54s
27
46m 12s
26
47m 30s
25
48m 48s
24
50m 06s
23
51m 24s
22
52m 42s
21
54m 00s
20
55m 18s
19
56m 36s
18
57m 54s
17
59m 12s
16
1h 00m 30s
15
1h 01m 48s
14
1h 03m 06s
13
1h 04m 24s
12
1h 05m 42s
11
1h 07m 00s
10
1h 08m 18s
9
1h 09m 36s
8
1h 10m 54s
7
1h 12m 12s
6
1h 13m 30s
5
1h 14m 48s
4
1h 16m 06s
3
1h 17m 24s
2
1h 20m 00s
1
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your Challenge Entry purchase confirmation email.
Unfortunately, we do not yet have the technology to allow you to directly upload your evidence, so in order for you to submit your evidence we require you to submit a weblink to such evidence. There are a number of ways to get a weblink to your evidence, you can either:
It is highly recommended that you complete the challenge within 7-days of its issue, however, we will accept submissions right up until 7-days after the end of the series. We will not accept submissions after this time.
These are tough physical challenges for which you are responsible for your own health and safety. It is imperative that you read through, understand and follow our health and safety guidelines before you embark on your challenge attempt. This list is only a guide. It is your responsibility to take the appropriate health and safety measures during the attempt of a challenge.
Consult a physician
You should consult a physician before you begin any strenuous exercise program, such as the one described on this website, especially if you have or suspect that you may have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or any other adverse medical conditions. If you feel faint or dizzy at any time while performing any challenges or exercise, stop immediately and seek medical evaluation.
Plan your route
On running challenges, we strongly recommend planning your route with online running route planners. This leaves out the guesswork, allowing you to know the distance and elevation before you embark on the challenge.
Let others know
When performing any challenge, we strongly recommend you let a friend or family member know what you are doing and where and when you are doing it and what time you are expected to return incase you face any difficulty.
Carry a mobile phone
We strongly advice that you carry with you a fully charged mobile phone and back up battery if possible.
Bad weather
Keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Nutrition and hydration
You are responsible for your own nutrition and hydration as this is a self-disciplined event. Please ensure you have enough fluids and food or adequate access to these. Click here to read our guide on fuelling correctly for this challenge.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.