Winter Fan Dance

REGISTRATION WINTER EDITION 2024

THE FAN DANCE-HIGH MOON & COMBINED EVENTS

11th January 2025 

You are one step away from being a part of the Fan Dance, a pilgrimage scored in the heart of every SAS soldier, a race like no other and one of the world’s great endurance challenges. The greatest enemy of success is actually failing to turn up and make the start line, which many do. You have our commitment to make your Fan Dance experience a triumph, the odds are in your favour, history tells us as much, with over a 90% success rate.

TRAIN HARDER

Before completing registration please read the content below

POST MARCH MEAL

Your entry comes with a complimentary post march hot meal and cold drinks. Tickets issued with race numbers at base camp along with a free Fan Dance gift item. Hot drinks are also available at the march half way point.

MOUNTAIN SAFETY

Your registration fee supports the UK’s first and only independent internal event mountain rescue team, complete with the highest grade of medical care and a dedicated patron radio network. AEE invest heavily in assets and personnel so that we can respond at speed to any emergency scenario. This allows us to deliver an authentic, concession free and unrivalled Fan Dance race experience befitting of the original SAS test.

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

We don’t charge you for event images. All athletes will have complimentary access to a digital Jacob’s Ladder mountain summit and finish line photograph.

PRE-EVENT SUPPORT

All registered athletes will receive a series of email information packs put together with uncompromising attention to detail and verve. They will cover all matters Fan Dance and will include but not be limited to:

  • *Clothing & equipment check lists
  • *Bergen/rucksack SAS packing techniques
  • *Training Guide
  • *March and finisher’s patch history
  • *Access and discounts to DS led training days across the UK

LAND USE PERMITS

Your registration fee covers land use permits which also at the present time includes free event parking.

GROUP BOOKINGS & MILITARY DICOUNTS

Group bookings/team entries can qualify for individual rate discounts and team leader guest places. Current serving and former UK military are also eligible for discounts. Contact the Base Camp team for further instructions.

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EVENT LIST & FEES

Fan Dance 11th January 2025

  • Load Bearing – £70
  • Clean Fatigue – £60

High Moon 11th January 2025 (Not Open)

  • Load Bearing – £60
  • Clean Fatigue – £50

Fan Dance Woodhouse Edition 11th January 2025 (Not Open)

  • Load Bearing – £70
  • Clean Fatigue – £60

Fan Dance 12th January 2025 (Not Open)

  • Load Bearing – £70
  • Clean Fatigue – £60

Double Tap 6th & 11th & 12th January 2025 (Not Open)

  • Load Bearing – £100
  • Clean Fatigue – £75

Black Edition Fan Dance & High Moon 11th January 2025 (Not Open) 

  • Load Bearing – £105
  • Clean Fatigue – £80

Black Edition High Moon 11th + Fan Dance 12th Jan 2025 (Not Open)

  • Load Bearing – £105
  • Clean Fatigue – £80

Trident Fan Dance 11th & 12th Jan + High Moon 11th Jan 2025 (Not Open)

  • Load Bearing – £155
  • Clean Fatigue – £120

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Register Privacy Policy

If you pay for someone else, please make sure you leave an explanatory note on Paypal.

Before proceeding you should be aware that there are no transfers to other events and there will be no refunds. Please read the event cancellation policy within FAQ before Registration.

Your Registration fee purchases a Race Day entry and access to a series of email information packs produced by military and medical subject matter experts.

Note: The Woodhouse Edition Fan Dance is only open to those who have previously completed the standard Fan Dance with AEE.

Those wishing to do Woodhouse as part of Double Tap, Black Edition or Trident should contact

INJURED VETERANS & CHALLENGED ATHELETES CATEGORY

Both the Summer & Winter Fan Dance have an injured veterans & Challenged Athletes Category. The fee for Clean Fatigue and Load Bearing is set at £40 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Combat Stress and other military charities soon to be announced. All registrations must be directed to for careful mountain safety assessment.

OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS & EVENT PARTNERS: BRINGING ENERGY, EXPERIENCE, INNOVATION LOGISTICAL SUPPORT & FORTITUDE TO THE FAN DANCE SERIES UK

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AEE

Proud to support Brecon & CBMRT Mountain Rescue Teams,The ABF (Airborne Forces Charity), The Pilgrims Bandits, The True Grit Initiative, and the Friends of Storey Arms project for disadvantaged children. A special tribute to Support Our Paras, the official Parachute Regiment Charity and home of the UK’s original military challenge, the legendary Paras 10 TAB of P Company fame.

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