EX 22 SAS & UK SPECIAL FORCES · EST. 2013
Former SAS challenge you to a series of events and courses. Home of the official SAS Fan Dance.
Former SAS challenge you to a series of events and courses. Home of the official SAS Fan Dance.
The infamous 24km SF Selection route across the Beacons. Six variants: Original, Gemini, Dark Trail, Trinity, Eclipse and Hunted — each a genuine snapshot of SAS Selection.
Event page & registerPerfect for teambuilding, a very rewarding weekend delivering practical life skills and gruelling PT, SAS-style exercises and life skills from ex Special Forces DS. Hidden surprises included. Perfect all-round introduction to what we do.
Event page & register10 miles across South Wales over the Dragon's Back. Multiple weight categories, fully marshalled — no navigation required. A great entry point.
Event page & register23–28km adapted from SF Test Week across the Brecon Beacons. Our toughest physical test. Choose self-navigation (skills proof required) or guided.
Event page & registerOne ticket, three events. A snapshot of SF Selection — authentic physical and mental challenge unrivalled by any other. All three completed under strict conditions. The 3 events include SF Basecamp, The Fan Dance, SAS Endurance.
Event page & registerFour days emulating the Continuation phase of SF Selection. Insight into what it truly takes to become an SF soldier — found nowhere else.
Event page & registerThe benchmark. The toughest challenge faced by UKSF candidates on the aptitude phase of selection — choose from various categories and distances including Full (64km), Half (32km), Solo (requires nav) or DS-led (no nav required), plus various load-bearing categories. The true measure of SF fitness.
Event page & registerFormer ex SAS directing staff. Open to the public for the first time. Exhilarating for individuals, teams and corporate groups.
Event page & registerSAS survival techniques reserved for Special Forces, now open to civilians. Learn to survive in any climate, anywhere — a hidden world of knowledge finally available.
Event page & registerLearn to evade pursuit using authentic SAS field craft. An overnight experience testing resilience, instinct and mental toughness. Completely unique.
Event page & registerSAS-standard leadership and cohesion training for corporate groups. Fully bespoke packages for any team size. The Killing House option available.
EnquireSAS-standard leadership and cohesion training. Bespoke packages for any team size, run by ex 22 SAS and UK Special Forces.
Request a Call Back →Founded in August 2013 in remembrance of three men who died during SAS Selection in the Brecon Beacons. That first Fan Dance raised significant charity funds and united hundreds of civilians, ex-military and serving personnel.
The S.F. Experience gives you the chance to go beyond your preconceived boundaries, take on adaptations of SAS Selection and walk in the footsteps of UK Special Forces selection. A carefully crafted array of events and courses, designed to give every participant a real practical glimpse behind the world's most revered military unit — the SAS. Designed and hosted by former UK Special Forces including SAS and former SBS operators.
Now, together with its subsidiary The Training Wing, the group boasts over 50 events and courses across 9 different countries.
Supporting bereaved British Forces children and young people, honouring the memory of Cpl Lee Scott. Every event helps raise vital funds.
"One of the closest possible experiences to the real thing."
Our events give each participant an authentic snapshot of UKSF Selection — unrivalled by any other civilian event series in the world.
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No refunds. Transfers to an equivalent event attract a £12 administration fee and must be requested at least 4 weeks before the event. Contact us →
Yes — supply your own boots and rucksack/bergen, plus kit to hit the weight for your chosen category. Train with your gear beforehand. Joining Instructions include a full mandatory kit list.
No. Fan Dance and SF10 Race are fully marshalled — no navigation needed. Point to Point and SAS Endurance offer self-navigation (proof required) and guided tickets led by qualified DS.
Parking at all events — details in joining instructions. Accommodation is self-arranged. Near Brecon: Grawen Caravan & Camping Park, plus Premier Inn and Travelodge in Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil.
Every finisher receives a custom medal and certificate of completion. Virtual event finishers receive an exclusive collector's patch by post.
A series of three events. The 3 events included are SF Basecamp, The Fan Dance and SAS Endurance. All 3 have to be completed consecutively within the same year to be awarded a Loadstone tier medal — the 3 tiers are explained on the event page. All three must be completed under strict conditions and timing criteria with a 45LB bergen throughout.
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