Following two highly successful Doko Challenge South events, we are bringing our famous event to Roundhay Park in Leeds!

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 with a weighted Nepali Doko basket strapped to your back.  Places are sure to be in demand and competition will be fierce!

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You can choose for your Doko basket to weigh 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!

Venue

Roundhay Park
Mansion Ln
Leeds
LS8 2HH

Date

4 June 2023

Key timings

10:30 Registration & Doko basket collection
11:45 Welcome & warm-up
12:00 Race begins
13:30 Finishers group photo

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Registration is open! 

Registration fee: £25 per person

The registration deadline is Midnight on Sunday 29 May, but places are limited and we may close registration early if all places are filled.

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Included in your registration:

-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

Fundraising for the Doko Challenge

We suggest you 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.

Your online fundraising page will be created automatically when you register, and we will be on hand throughout, providing tips and fundraising resources to help you achieve your target.  Please email Keta at challenges@gwt.org.uk with any queries you may have.

Volunteer

If tackling the course isn’t for you but you’d still love to get involved, why not volunteer for the day?!  We are looking for an army of volunteers to cheer, guide, and support participants along the route.  It promises to be a great day out – simply email challenges@gwt.org.uk to register your interest.