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ARCHIVED RACE: The Doko Challenge South @ Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom on 12 June 2022
Race Info & Description
Race Information:
- Event Name: The Doko Challenge South
- Distance (KMs): 5km
- Distance (Miles): 3.1 miles
- Date: 12 June 2022
- Start Time: 11:00 am
- Venue: Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields
- Organised By: The Gurkha Welfare Trust
- Race Website: Click Here.
Race Facilities
- Has Toilets? Yes
- Has Changing Facilities? No
- Has Water Stations? Yes - One Water station
- Has Prizes / Awards? Yes - Has Awards or Prizes
Race Description
Our 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. 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!
Refreshments will be available to purchase at the start/finish area, including delicious Nepali Street Food from The Urban Yak. Wimbledon & Putney Commons are fully open to the public, so bring your family and friends along and make a day of it!
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.
We suggest all participants 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.
Race Venue and Map
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Race Location:
- Venue: Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields
- Town/City: Wimbledon
- State/County: London
- Country: United Kingdom
- Postcode / Google Map Co-ordinates: SW15 3PQ
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- Nearest Parking: Free parking available on site
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Race Entry
Race Entry
- Entry Fee: £25
- Enter on Day: No
- Online Entry:
- Postal Entry: No
- Closing Date: 05 June 2022
- Entry Limit: 200
- Entry Contact / Race Secretary: challenges@gwt.org.uk
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