Here are some key dates on your journey towards the 2025 Dragon’s Back Race® - and details on what help you can expect from us along the way:

We will ask you for your first instalment payment of £400 - due by December 1st

We will ask you for your second instalment payment of £400 - due by February 1st

We will be in touch with some advice on how to look after your feet!

We will ask you for your third instalment payment of £400 - due by April 1st

We will be in touch to send you the following:

Also, we will ask you for your final instalment payment of £400 - due by June 1st

We will be in touch with some good advice on clothing, equipment and tips from our medical team on how to look after yourself.

We will also need the (important) following info from you:

Transportation requirements – i.e. If you need a place on the bus back from Cardiff after the finish or from Cardiff to Conwy before the start
Baggage transfer service for international participants – I.e. If you would like to book this service (more info in our Logistics ahead of the start FAQ)

Info this month will include:

Reminder of the event rules
The confirmed event menu
Guidance for:
- checkpoints, cut-offs and course closure times
- retirements
- supporters

More important info coming here:

The confirmed 2025 route and how to access it digitally
Event centre locations
Final arrangements for registration day, including transportation, parking and dry bag drop off!

We will publish an article - ‘How to follow the 2025 race’ - which will include how,

2025 Participants - Key dates pre-event

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