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5.8km Weighted Carry
Advanced: 20kg
Intermediate: 15kg
Moderate: 10kg
Novice: 5kg
Inspired by the traditional Gurkha recruitment Doko Race, this challenge requires participants to achieve a distance of 5.8km whilst bearing a load specific to your level of entry. Bonus points are awarded for elevation gain and time achieved.
Use a weighted rucksack or weighted vest
We recommend you conduct the challenge carrying either a weighted rucksack or wearing a weighted vest set to the weight of your entry-level.
Plan your route before departure
If you're looking to gain as many elevation gain bonus points as possible, we recommend planning your route beforehand on a route planner such as Map My Run to take the guess work out when conducting the challenge.
Perform hill repeats
If you are not lucky enough to live in an elevation-rich area, we recommend finding a spot with the biggest elevation profile as possible and running hill repeats until completion. We know this may sound boring but this is a test of both physical and mental resilience.
Eg: Strava, Garmin, Fitbit...
Completion Points
Entry-Level
Advanced
Intermediate
Moderate
Novice
Points
40
20
10
Elevation Bonus Points
Elevation
1,000ft
900ft
800ft
700ft
600ft
500ft
400ft
300ft
200ft
100ft
Points
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
2
1
Time Bonus Points
Time
0h 30m
0h 35m
0h 40m
0h 45m
0h 50m
0h 55m
1h 00m
1h 05m
1h 10m
1h 15m
Points
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
2
1
Before submitting, please make sure you have ready:
Found on your Challenge Entry 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 7-days after the end of the series. We will not accept submissions after this time.
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 and make take the necessary precautions.
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.