Sabre XXIII Weekend 9

WEEKEND 9

WEEKEND 9 is a one-day outdoor event on Saturday 23 May 2026 in the Howgill Fells. The route is approximately 25 to 25.5 km long and includes about 1500 m of ascent. It follows an out-and-back line used historically by 23 Special Air Service and is described as the original "Weekend 9" route.

The route is fully waymarked so no navigation is required and a GPX file will be available. Terrain includes fell land, tracks and footpaths. Competitors will pass a number of staffed checkpoints; these are for safety checks rather than supplying food, and participants are expected to be self-sufficient. There are cut off times that the organisers describe as generous.

Three entry categories are offered: loaded / weighted, runner / clean fatigue, and walker / unloaded. Minimum loaded requirements are specified by age and sex, for example under 50 men 35 lb plus food and water and under 50 women 30 lb plus food and water, with reduced minimums for over 50s. Those entering without load are required to carry mandatory mountain safety kit which will be checked at registration.

The event lists an entry fee of £58.00, a minimum age of 18 on the event date, staffed DS, mountain safety and mountain medical teams, prizes for first male and first female in each category, a finishers patch and an end of event pint at the pub. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.