FAN DANCE HUNTED

FAN DANCE HUNTED — THE TWIST

24km Route March · 20 Minute Head Start · Outrun The Wolves

The Fan Dance is a 24km route march in the Brecon Beacons which is infamous within the ranks of all UKSF soldiers. It is now over 50 years old and still today forms the first major hurdle on Selection and is a major indicator of whether a potential UKSF soldier has the physical and mental determination to complete it within the cut-off time set by the DS (Directing Staff). The route starts at The Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre and ascends Pen y Fan which is 2,907 feet (886m). The turn-round point is at Torpantau where candidates will have to quickly turn around then return using the same route back up and over Pen y Fan via a very steep path known as Jacob's Ladder.

Sound familiar? Well now we are introducing a little more adrenaline into the event by way of a hungry hunter team known as the 'Wolves', which includes our most eager DS Staff. You will be given a head start of 20 minutes before the pack of Wolves will be released and on your tail. For all those who make it to the finish ahead of the pack you will be awarded the coveted Fan Dance Hunted Survivor medal!

If you are caught up with and your armband removed, don't stress! You can still continue along the route to the end and be awarded with a Hunted Finisher's medal. However, if you are caught by a wolf and your armband is taken, you're now given the opportunity to catch the wolf up to retake your armband. Of course, it doesn't stop there as these wolves are hungry. It is possible that the Wolf may catch you up once more, so speed is of the essence to evade capture.

COMPETE IN YOUR CATEGORY

Various weight categories available. Choose the category that suits your level of ambition.

SURVIVOR OR FINISHER

Every finisher who is caught by the wolves but still completes the route will be awarded the HUNTED FINISHER medal and certificate.

Those robust and fit enough to evade capture and finish the route will be awarded the FAN DANCE HUNTED SURVIVOR medal and certificate.

Every registrant will receive complimentary halfway snacks and hot food/drinks at the finish. You will also be given access to our exclusive Members RV group where you can download, tag and share your high-resolution memories of the day.

UPCOMING DATES

LOCATION & GETTING THERE

The Brecon Beacons National Park lies on the border between Mid Wales and South Wales. It's home to waterfalls, forests, market towns and the highest peak in southern Britain.

By bus: Take the T4 service between Cardiff and Newtown. For local bus info call Traveline Cymru on 0871 200 22 33.

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