Well done to our Doko South Challengers 2024!
A fantastic day was had at Wimbledon Common for our Doko South Challenge. A massive congratulations to everyone who took part in the race on Sunday, 16 June.
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Based on the traditional Gurkha Recruitment Doko race in Nepal, the challenge saw participants run 5km through Wimbledon Common, carrying a traditional Doko basket weighing either 5kg, 10kg or 15kg with a time to beat of 46 minutes. It was a challenging cross-country route with a few hills, and all the runners put in a huge effort despite the scorching heat!
A huge thank you to everyone who took on this year’s Doko Challenge South, helping to raise an incredible £8,000 for The Gurkha Welfare Trust. These funds will go such a long way in supporting vulnerable Gurkha veterans, their widows, and communities in Nepal.
Find out your time
The event was a great success with all the participants crossing the finish line. The fastest times over the lines were:
5kg weighted Doko: 19:51
10kg weighted Doko: 24:37
15kg weighted Doko: 21:49
Whatever your time was, you deserve a Gurkha salute.
Highlights
There were many great moments throughout the day, from participants trying on their Doko baskets, to warm-up exercises led by LCpl Haywood from the 23 Para Engineer Regiment team, consisting of 8 runners organiser by Cpl Chandra Roka and LCpl Hebin. They’ve collectively raised over £800 for their team participation.
Finishers Gallery
A huge congratulations to all the finishers. Same time next year?
