No. Rokman challenge series offer a variety of different levels of entry to suit all fitness levels, from novice all the way up to advanced.
With no race-day crowds to cheer you on, our online challenges are designed to provide the ultimate opportunity to test and build your mental fortitude so that you achieve a higher state of performance and mental wellbeing.
4 Weeks of varied challenges to push you outside of your comfort zone
Much more challenging that regular distance accumulator challenges
Enables you to Stay Focussed & motivated on your fitness goals
Forge Unbreakable Resilience
Improve performance & wellbeing
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Sign up to the challenge. It takes less time than it does to do one burpee.
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Evidence your Attempts
Evidence your challenge attempts with either your fitness tracker or video recording, depending on the brief.
Submit for Manual Review*
Upload your evidence to our submission form for manual review, verification and scoring.
Feature on Leaderboard*
An 'opt-in' series leaderboard is kept for a bit of competitive fun.
*Feature available with Challenge Pack purchase
Online Community of support
Join our online community comprising of people of all ages and abilities, united by a desire to push their physical limits, toughen their minds and overcome the most intimidating challenges possible. Our online network provides an excellent system of support and inspiration to help you seize the day and smash your goals.
Upgrade your free entry
Rokman Challenge Series are completely free to enter and take part. However, to get the full challenge series experience you may upgrade your entry at any time by purchasing a Rokman Challenge Pack. Benefits include:
Exclusive challenge series Finishers Pip and certificate
50% Off Rokman training t-shirt
Access to 'opt-in' series leaderboard
Manual review and scoring of challenge attempt evidence
Portion of proceeds donated to the Royal British Legion
Who are they?
The world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers have played an integral part of the British Army for almost 200 years, with only 3% of recruits passing selection each year. They still carry into battle their traditional weapon - an 18-inch long curved knife known as the Kukri. In times past, it was said that once a Kukri was drawn in battle, it had to "taste blood" - if not, its owner had to cut himself before returning it to its sheath.
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WEEK 1
The first week's challenges are inspired by Gurkha Army pre-training fitness tests, usually carried out on a camp in Dharan. These physical tests are used to establish if the potential recruit has what it takes to hack it as a Gurkha soldier.
For the lift and carry test you must run 30m 5-times with weight and 4-times without. Instructions will be given explaining exactly how to carry out this test.
Advanced - 20kg
Intermediate - 15kg
Moderate - 10kg
Novice - 5kg
WEEK 2
Once the recruit passes Stage 1, the candidate moved to Central Selection, which takes place at the British Gurkha camp in Pokhara.
For the lift and carry test you must run 30m 15-times with weight and 14-times without. Instructions will be given explaining exactly how to carry out this test.
Advanced - 20kg
Intermediate - 15kg
Moderate - 10kg
Novice - 5kg
Week 3
Weighted 5.8km march in under 46 minutes
Advanced: 20kg
Intermediate: 15kg
Moderate: 10kg
Novice: 5kg
Inspired by the traditional Gurkha recruitment Doko race, week three requires you to run 5.8km carrying a weight specific to your level of entry with a time of 46-minutes to beat. Bonus points are awarded for elevation gain achieved whilst covering the distance.
Week 4
10 Mile weighted march
Advanced: 20kg
Intermediate: 15kg
Moderate: 10kg
Novice: 5kg
The final challenge is inspired by the Gurkha endurance march which usually takes place in the camp in Pulau Tekong. Bonus points are awarded for elevation gain accumulated.
Do I need to be mega fit?
No. Rokman challenge series offer a variety of different levels of entry to suit all fitness levels, from novice all the way up to advanced.
How does it work?
How does it work?
How long do we have to complete each challenge?
We recommend that you complete each challenge within 7-days from the date of issue. However, we understand that life can often get in the way, so that’s why accept submissions up until 7-days after the end of the series.
What is someone cheats?
We do our very best to weed out any cheating by asking people to evidence their challenge attempts. However, due to the nature of this being an online challenge series, it’s not 100% fool proof.We have to take everyone’s submissions at face-value. If we can confidently identify people either cheating or doing the challenge incorrectly, we will notify the competitor privately via email.At the end of the day, the leaderboard is just a bit of competitive fun. These challenges are personal tests of resilience. If people decide to cheat, they’re only cheating themselves. If you concentrate on yourself and give your best honest performance then you can hold your head high at the end of the day.
Do you offer refunds?
Unfortunately, we unable to offer refunds on challenge series entry, however, we do offer transfers. If you’re unable to take part in this challenge series, let us know and we can transfer you on to an alternative series.
Can I use a treadmill?
All running challenges are designed to undertaken outside, however, if you are unable to go outside we will accept treadmill entries. If participating on a treadmill, the treadmill must be set at a 2.5 degree angle.