The Doko Challenge South - The Gurkha Welfare Trust

The Gurkha Welfare Trust's annual 5km Doko Challenge South returns for another year!

This unique event sees participants running in the footsteps of the "Bravest of the Brave". Based on a pivotal part of the Gurkha selection process, we challenge you to take on an undulating 5km cross-country course through Wimbledon Common with a weighted Nepali Doko basket strapped to your back. After last year’s sell-out event, places are sure to be in demand and competition will be fierce!

You can choose a weight for your Doko basket of 5kg, 10kg or 15kg, and can run, jog, or walk the route. Those looking to push themselves can aim to beat the Gurkha recruitment time of 46 minutes, or even last year’s fastest time of 21 minutes 18 seconds!

The registration fee is £25 per person, and included in your registration you get:

∙ Doko basket for the race, complete with your chosen weight. Don’t worry, Gurkhas will be on hand to make sure it is fitted correctly!
∙ Chip timers and online results, viewable on the day
∙ A fully signposted, 5km cross-country course, with volunteers marshalling the route and cheering you on throughout
∙ All-important finishers medal
∙ Goodie bag, complete with an exclusive GWT Doko Challenge T-shirt
∙ Individual and group finish line photos, available via our online gallery after the event.

The registration deadline is Midnight on Sunday 5 June, but places are limited and we may close registration early if all places are filled.

We ask that challengers set a fundraising target of £150. Alongside keeping fit and challenging yourself, you can take great pride in raising money to support our team in Nepal, keeping our Gurkha veterans and widows safe and giving them the means to live with dignity.

For more information, check out our website: https://www.gwt.org.uk/events-and-challenges/doko-south-2022/