The Fan Dance Series | Summer & Winter

This is a 24km route march in the Brecon Beacons which is the infamous SAS Selection Test.

It is now over 50 years old and still, today forms the first major hurdle on Selection and 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 m). 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 The Fan Dance medal and certificate and first place prizes are given for each category for both male and female participants and team entries.

Individual Ticket: £55 per person

Team Tickets (4-10 People). £49.50 per person

VARIOUS WEIGHT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE

Clean Fatigue,

Masters Clean Fatigue,

Loadbearing,

Masters Loadbearing.

By bus: Take the T4 service between Cardiff and Newtown. For up to date local bus information call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33 or use their online journey planner at TravelineCymru.

By train: The nearest train station is Merthyr Tydfil. The registration point (Pont ar Daf car park) is 11 miles (18km), 18 mins, by road.

By car: From the M4, follow the A470 north towards Brecon. There are large car parks at both The Storey Arms and Pont ar Daf. For more details, and to plan your journey from further afield, please use the Google Maps direction finder.