Sabre XXIII Weekend 9
Sedbergh, United Kingdom • 23 May 2026
Sabre XXIII Weekend 9
The Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 event takes place in the Howgill Fells on Saturday 23rd May 2026. It is a 25.5 km route with 1500m of elevation gain, originally used by 23 Special Air Service as part of their final test. The route is out-and-back on fell land, tracks, and footpaths, and is fully waymarked, so navigation is not required. A GPX file will be available for download.
Participants move through manned checkpoints for safety, but must be self-sufficient with their own food and water. The event has cut-off times and requires all competitors to carry mandatory kit, which will be checked at registration. The terrain includes 1500m of elevation over the 25.5 km distance.
Entry is available in three categories:
- Loaded / Weighted: For walkers or runners carrying a specified minimum weight (20-35 lb plus food/water, based on age and gender). A full kit list will be provided.
- Clean Fatigue / Runner: For participants running or walking without extra weight, but with mandatory mountain safety kit.
- Unloaded / Walker: For walkers not carrying weight, but with mandatory mountain safety kit.
Prizes are awarded to the first male and first female in each category. All finishers receive a patch and an end-of-race drink. Entries are open until Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 18:00. There is an entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.