Complete each challenge within series to earn your finishers pip.
Objective
Accumulate as much distance as possible (max 40-miles) on foot in as many or as few separate activities within 7-days from starting.
Scoring
Measurement
Points
Distance
Per 1 mile
+1
Bonus Points
Per 300ft elevation gain
+1
Choose your Distance Target:
Choose a target suited to your level of fitness.
Level
Target
Milestone Bonus Points
Level 4
40 miles
+5
Level 3
30 miles
+5
Level 2
20 miles
+5
Level 1
10 miles
+5
Choose your Load:
To earn extra bonus points, you can choose to undertake the challenge whilst bearing a weighted load.
Level
Weight
Bonus Points
Level 4
20kg
+20
Level 3
15kg
+15
Level 2
10kg
+10
Level 1
5kg
+5
No Load
0kg
+0
The Long Drag is inspired by final endurance march of the Hill Phase for Special Forces selection. Potential recruits are tasked with a 40 miles march in full combat kit and weapon across the Brecon Beacon mountains in South Wales.
For Rokman's version, challengers are required to accumulate up to 40 miles across the 7-days from starting, in as many or as few individual activities. You can choose a personal target from the list below relative to your level of fitness. However, should you hit your target and feel you want to do more, you can.
If you would like to really up the ante, you can choose to do the challenge bearing a voluntary load of either 20kg, 15kg, 10kg, 5kg or 0kg (no load).
Use a Weighted Rucksack or Vest
You may carry the load however you wish, however, we recommend loading up a suitable heavy duty rucksack, hiking pack or weighted vest, as these built for purpose and offer the best support and padding.
Set treadmill to 2.5% gradient
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%.
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