5 Miles for Time
Once recruits pass their initial pre-selection fitness tests they will usually take part in a weighted march for time. For week 3's challenge, participants are required to cover a 5 mile distance in as fast as time possible whilst bearing a voluntary weighted load of either 20kg, 15kg, 10kg, 5kg or 0kg (no load). Points are awarded for time achieved, elevation achieved and load carried.
Finish in the same place in which your started
To prevent individuals from running down hill to score a good time, participants are required to finish their run in roughly the same location in which they started. This can be achieved by running a looped circuit or running out halfway, turn around and heading back to the starting position.
Use a weighted bergen or weighted vest
It is recommended that you either use a suitable heavyweight bergen or weighted vest in which to bear your load for this challenge.
Set treadmill gradient to 2.5%
It is preferred that you tackle this challenge outside. However, if you are unable to do so, you may use a treadmill to complete the challenge. If you do decide to use a treadmill, you must set the treadmill gradient to 2.5%.
Load-Bearing
Load Carried
20kg
15kg
10kg
5kg
0kg - No load
Points
Time
Time
35m 00s
37m 10s
39m 20s
41m 30s
43m 40s
45m 50s
48m 00s
50m 10s
52m 20s
54m 30s
56m 40s
58m 50s
1h 1m 00s
1h 3m 10s
1h 5m 20s
1h 7m 30s
1h 9m 40s
1h 11m 50s
1h 14m 00s
1h 16m 10s
1h 18m 20s
1h 20m 30s
1h 22m 40s
1h 24m 50s
1h 27m 00s
1h 29m 10s
1h 31m 20s
1h 33m 30s
1h 35m 40s
1h 40m 00s
Points
27
25
23
22
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Elevation gain
Elevation
450ft
400ft
300ft
250ft
200ft
150ft
100ft
50ft
Points
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.
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.