Head Basket Marathon For Nepal Earthquake Victims

A soldier from Aldershot who was based in Nepal at the time of the deadly earthquake is hoping to raise much-needed funds for the victims of the disaster by running a marathon wearing a traditional Nepalese head basket.

You can donate here - www.justgiving.com/RunForNepalMarathon

GURKHA SELECTION PROCECSS

• Gurkha soldiers are still recruited exclusively from Nepal, the majority coming from poor hill villages. 
• The selection process is one of the toughest in the world, with approximately 12,000 applicants vying for around 200 places. 
• Tests include the infamous doko race, a three mile uphill run carrying 35kg (77lb) of sand and rocks in a basket strapped to the back.