Sabre XXIII Weekend 9

Sedbergh, United Kingdom • 23 May 2026

Event overview

The event takes place on 23 May 2026 in the Howgill Fells and is organised by Sabre XXII. Entry opens 1 September 2025 and closes 19 May 2026. The minimum age is 18. The entry fee listed is £58.00 and there were 24 participants entered at the time of this listing. Prizes are offered for first male and first female in each category. Finishers receive a finishers patch and there is an end-of-race pint at the pub.

Route and logistics

The route is an out-and-back fell route of approximately 25 km with about 1500 m of elevation gain. The terrain includes fell land, tracks and footpaths. The course is fully waymarked and a GPX file will be available. Checkpoints are manned to confirm competitor safety but do not provide food; competitors are expected to be self-sufficient. Cut-off times apply and will be published; mandatory kit or mountain safety kit is required for runner/clean fatigue and walker/unloaded categories and will be checked at registration.

Categories and load requirements

There are three categories: Load bearing, Runner/Clean Fatigue, and Walker/Unloaded. Load bearing competitors must carry a minimum weight plus food and water: men under 50 carry 35 lb, women under 50 carry 30 lb; men over 50 carry 25 lb, women over 50 carry 20 lb. Competitors carrying no load must still carry mandatory safety kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 km
25.5 Km Run/tab/yomp/hike Walk
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