Complete each challenge within series to earn your finishers pip.
Objective
Cover as much distance as possible in 12 minutes.
Before you can even think about elite selection, you must prove your baseline fitness. The Cooper Test is a legendary assessment of aerobic endurance, developed by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for the U.S. military. This test has since been used by special forces worldwide to determine who has the stamina to operate under extreme conditions.
The challenge: Run as far as possible in 12 minutes. The passing standard for GSG9 selection? At least 3,000m. Fail to meet the mark, and you’re already out of contention. Can you push yourself beyond the elite standard?
Submit your 'Elapsed Time'
Fitness trackers can often automatically pause the time when standing still. This is why you are required to submit your elapsed time, not your 'moving' time.
Set treadmill gradient to 2.5%
It is preferred that you tackle this challenge outside, however, if you are unable to do so you are permitted to use a treadmill just as long as the gradient is set at 2.5%.
Distance
Points
Top
3,400m
+100
Passing Standard
3,000m
-
Bottom
1,600m
+1
Before submitting, please make sure you have your evidence ready. Submit evidence for all of the challenges in the same challenge series by the deadline below to earn your Finishers Pip.
Found on your latest membership purchase confirmation email.
It is highly recommended that you complete the challenge within 7-days of its issue, however, we will accept submissions right up until the end of the series deadline detailed at the top of the page.
This is a brutal physical challenge 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. info@rokman.co.uk