Next Event: 1st-6th September 2025
ENTRIES ARE OPEN!
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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.
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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.
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
The Dragon’s Back Race® is a legendary 380km, 6-day ultra running journey through Wales.
From Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle, enjoy spectacular scenery, amazing camaraderie and first class support on this once in a lifetime adventure!
Not quite ready for the full route? Check out the equally inspiring Hatchling - a stepping stone to the full route or a brilliant experience in its own right!
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
What’s included?
Mountain safety team cover
GPS tracking of participants (for safety + friends and family will be able to follow you in real time!)
Transportation of participants’ overnight dry bags to each overnight campsite
Team of motivated volunteer marshals and professional Ourea Events staff
A GPX file of the route and checkpoint locations (available in advance)
Hearty food at the overnight camps with copious quantities of breakfast, finishing snacks and dinner each day
Prints available in our event shop! ©Owen Delaney
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