THE WINTER FAN DANCE SERIES JANUARY 2026

Saturday 17th January 2026

Pont ar Daf: Pont ar Daf Car Park, Breacon Beacons, United Kingdom

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Activities

  • The Fan Dance - Saturday 17th January 2026 - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • The Fan Dance - Saturday 17th January 2026 - TEAM TICKET
  • The Fan Dance - Sunday 18th January 2026 - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • The Fan Dance - Sunday 18th January 2026 - TEAM TICKET
  • HUNTED Sunday 18th January 2026 - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • Dark Trail - Saturday 17th January 2026 - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • Dark Trail - Saturday 17th January 2026 - TEAM TICKET
  • GEMINI Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026 - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • GEMINI Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026 - TEAM TICKET
  • TRINITY Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026 - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • TRINITY Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026 - TEAM TICKET
  • ECLIPSE - The Fan Dance & Dark Trail - INDIVIDUAL TICKET
  • ECLIPSE - The Fan Dance & Dark Trail - TEAM TICKET

Description

THE FAN DANCE SAS SELECTION TEST

THE ORIGINAL FAN DANCE IS A 24KM ROUTE MARCH IN THE BRECON BEACONS WHICH IS THE INFAMOUS SAS SELECTION TEST

The Fan Dance is now over 60 years old and still, today forms the first major hurdle on Selection and is an indicator as to whether a potential UKSF soldier has the physical and mental determination to complete it within the cut-off time set by the D.S (Directing Staff).

The challenge begins as soon as the race does with an immediate ascent of Pen y Fan which is 2.907 feet (886 meters).  The route then descends on the other side of the peak with a pathed route to the halfway point before turning around and reversing the route.  The return leg provides an even tougher challenge with the evil ascent back up the Fan known as Jacob's Ladder.

Once you have completed you will receive a custom TSFE Fan Dance Medal and certificate, and first place prizes are given for each category and team entries.

We also offer different variations over one weekend, from doing the Fan Dance once to doing it twice over one weekend in our Gemini version. For the infamous and toughest event, The Fan Dance Trinity, you will complete the full Fan Dance twice on the Saturday and Sunday as well as the Dark Trail event on the Saturday night.  Under the cover of darkness this 18km route will give you a different perspective of Pen y Fan and its surroundings.  Can you make it back before dawn? Alternatively, you can choose to complete one Fan Dance and the Dark Trail to complete the Eclipse event.

Event details and schedule

Your Joining Instructions, which include all the information you require is in the link on the Confirmation email. 

Organised by

The S.F. Experience

BUSHBURY HOUSE435 WILMSLOW ROAD, Withington

Phone: 00000000000

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