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The Dragon’s Back Race® is a legendary 380km, 6-day ultra running journey through Wales.

Next Event: 1st-6th September 2025 - EVENT FULL!!

2026 Dates: 7-12th September 2026

REGISTRATIONS FOR 2026 OPEN 31ST JULY AT 10AM BST

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Explore Our Races

The Full Dragon 🐉

Considered to be one of the toughest mountain races in the world, participants attempting the Full Course will need to cover 380km with 16,400m of ascent along the Dragon’s Back of Wales.

The Full Dragon
Dragon's Fire 🔥

NEW for 2026! Dragon’s Fire provides an exhilarating two-day introduction to the Dragon’s Back Race, starting with the iconic start at Conwy Castle and tackling the most challenging terrain of the event.

Dragon's Fire
Dragon's Tail ⛰️

NEW for 2026! Dragon’s Tail captures the unforgettable final chapters of the Dragon’s Back Race, a two-day journey traversing the Bannau Brycheiniog and culminating in a triumphant finale at Cardiff Castle.

Dragon's Tail
The Hatchling 🥚

The Hatchling can be thought of as a ‘choose-your-own adventure’ in which participants can choose to do part of the race route each day - typically either the first half or the second half.

The Hatchling

What people are saying

"I don’t think any other race gave me as much. The sense of togetherness is so powerful. Finding new friends and reconnecting with old friends too. Stunning scenery, pushing yourself to the brink. Being low but finding something that gives you the strength to get up again. This race has it all."
- Gary, 2023 participant
“It’s been the hardest, most emotional week. It’s been the most amazing people and amazing runners... Nothing else can compare. Absolutely nothing else compares to that week.”
- Robyn, 2023 winner
"An outstanding week of running with memories that will stay with me forever… It'll change your life. I'd do it again tomorrow if I could."
- Dan, 2023 Hatchling participant

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There is still time to enter our competition to win a Montane Bundle worth £600 👀

We want to know your Dragon's Back Race story!

It could be your reasons for entering, a training picture, a memory of the event… anything you like!

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Have you always wanted to explore the Scottish Highlands?

Entries opened for our sister event, the @capewrathultra , today!

The Cape Wrath Ultra is a 400km journey through the Highlands backed by world-class support.
With over a third of entries a

What should you eat at an expedition race?

While there’s certainly no one-size-fits-all answer, we are delighted that leading sports dietitian @r_mcgregor will be sharing her wisdom on this topic at our Nutrition Webinar on 11th May at 19:00 B

PREPARING MENTALLY FOR THE DRAGON'S BACK RACE 💪

Read today's tip from our Sport Psychology Partners at Fit Think:

Plan for the worst and the best!
Having a race plan is useful, but what will you do if it doesn't go to plan? What will you do if thi

Latest news

News

Dec 6, 2024

Ready for the Dragon? 2025 DBR Preparation with RAW Adventures & Missing Link Coaching

Dec 6, 2024

We’re delighted to share that we’ll be continuing our Dragon’s Back Race® partnerships with RAW Adventures and Missing Link Coaching, ahead of the 2025 edition of the race.

Dec 6, 2024

Oct 16, 2024

Event Director’s Report – 2024 Dragon’s Back Race®

Oct 16, 2024

The Dragon’s Back Race® is much more than just a race. It's an ‘event’. It’s an extraordinary test of endurance, grit, and determination that takes each participant on an unforgettable and profoundly personal journey regardless of whether they are trying to complete the full Dragon or the Hatchling. This year, once again, the effort put in by the participants was nothing short of amazing. The race is designed to challenge even the toughest runners, and what stood out to me, was how everyone rose up to test themselves. I’d very much like to emphasise my respect to everyone who toed the lined in Conwy Castle.

Oct 16, 2024