CHAD 1000X

“Step up for those who have stepped for you”

Trek4Vets Purpose

Let’s not only honour Chad and all those lost to the invisible wounds of service, but also support those still fighting silent battles today.

Your participation helps fund vital veteran programs through our charity partners:

  • Waves of Wellness Foundation delivering surf therapy programs that reconnect veterans with the ocean, community, and self.
  • Harbour Combat Sports supporting veterans through Jiu-Jitsu and combat sports that rebuild confidence, discipline, and belonging.

Together, we move from remembrance to action, helping our veterans not just survive, but thrive.

CHAD1000X Hero WOD

How It Works

1000X Step Ups completed as a team, partner, or individual for time.

3 OPTIONS:

1

Slick

No weight. You pick the height of the step-ups.

2

Standard

15Kg/10Kg weight. You pick the height of the step-ups.

3

Expert

20Kg/15kg weight. Use 20″ box for step-ups.

“Even while serving as a SEAL, Chad took time to scale up to the Expert version. There is zero shame in starting Slick, or with Standard weight, or in sharing the steps with a friend.”
Sara Wilkinson

Join us in Honour and Action (2026)

Two official CHAD1000X events will take place in 2026

Both events are free to attend and open to all fitness levels.

Woods Park, Noosa QLD

Saturday, 7 November 2026 — 07:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Hosted by Ant Plater and Scott Evernett

Agenda:

  • 7:00 AM — Arrival, check-in and patch collection
  • 7:15 AM — Group warm-up and event briefing
  • 7:30 AM — CHAD 1000X Challenge
  • 9:00 AM — Event Concludes

What to bring:

Please bring a sturdy box for the challenge. Participants can also bring a 6–9kg weighted vest or ruck, or complete the challenge slick (without additional weight).

Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre, WA

Sunday, 15 November 2026 — 06:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Hosted by Andrew Papadopoulos

Agenda:

  • 6:00 AM — Arrival, check-in and patch collection
  • 6:15 AM — Group warm-up and event briefing
  • 6:30 AM — Chad 1000X challenge
  • 8:00 AM — Event Concludes

Bathrooms available on-site, with an optional ocean dip afterwards.

What to bring:

The amphitheatre steps can be used, so there’s no need to bring a box, although participants are welcome to bring their own. Participants are encouraged to bring a 6–9kg weighted vest or ruck, or complete the challenge slick.

2026 Chad 1000X Patch

Celebrate your participation in the 2026 Chad 1000X with our commemorative patch!

  • Price: $25 per patch
  • Registration purchase: Patches can be purchased as part of your event registration.
  • Collection: Individual patches purchased during registration must be collected at your selected event location (Noosa or Perth).
  • On-the-day purchases: A limited number of patches will also be available for purchase at the event, subject to availability.
  • Postal orders: Available for orders of 10 or more patches, particularly for communities hosting their own Chad 1000X challenges. Please note that delivery before Remembrance Day cannot be guaranteed.

Every purchase makes a difference. All proceeds go towards supporting Trek4Vets and its veteran support initiatives.

Ticket Registration

How to Register:
Select your location and complete the quick form.

Cost: FREE

Participation is free, but if you’d like to contribute, please consider making a donation during registration. Every dollar helps us support proactive initiatives that improve the lives of veterans and help save lives.

**WE ONLY POST PATCHES FOR ORDERS OF 10 OR MORE. INDIVIDUAL PATCHES MUST BE COLLECTED AT THE SELECTED EVENT LOCATION.**


Training Program

The Chad1000X HeroWOD is designed to emulate Chad’s preparation he gave for mountainous warfare.

Even himself, scaled the workout according to his current fitness level. We certainly encourage affiliates hosting the workout to begin filtering lower body training to prepare their community for the day. If you want to implement further training in to be best prepared, look at downloading our 4 week program designed by Australian combat veteran and strength and conditioning coach – Ant Plater.

Download the program

We’re proud to be supported by KINTA Fitness, an Australian Special Forces veteran-owned and operated business.

In honour of Remembrance Day 2025, KINTA is supporting the Perth CHAD1000X event at Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre and offering 15% off all strength and conditioning equipment, including weight vests, plyometric boxes, and more, to help you prepare for CHAD1000X.

Please use the discount code CHAD1000X at checkout via www.kintafitness.com.au or visit their showroom at Unit 4, 516 Alexander Drive, Malaga WA