Day 6: Finish day joy - and tears - as a quarter of the field tame the Dragon
A quarter of the starting runners finished the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021 today. They finished at Cardiff Castle. Joined by friends and family, there were plenty of tears – and joy.
Simon Roberts and Katie Mills win Montane Dragon’s Back Race® 2021
Welsh runner Simon Roberts and Canada-based Brit Katie Mills triumph at the Montane Dragon’s back Race 2021. They race to the finish line at Cardiff Castle.
Day 5: Wet, windy and brutal – but we’re nearly there
Day 5 on the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021. It was wet, windy and cold at times but runners were relived to get through for the last day tomorrow.
Katie Mills: Beating the guys is fun
Penultimate day of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021 sees Katie Mills looking ever stronger and Simon Roberts and Russell Bentley running together.
Day 4: Tussocks, tarmac, tears… but also a lot of smiles
A more runnable and cooler day four was pleasing for most participants in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021.
Day 4: Russell Bentley narrows lead at the front of the race
Top three male and females remain the same in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021. While Simon Roberts sees his lead squeezed, Katie Mills extends her lead over the second fastest female.
Day 3: Simon Roberts continues to pull away at the front of the race
News from the front of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race after three days of high temperatures.
Day 3: Heat takes its toll as runner numbers plummet
Heat and sunshine take their toll on runners as competitor numbers plummet in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021
Day 2: Simon Roberts extends lead in Montane Dragon’s Back Race
Day 2 front runners in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race. Welsh athlete Simon Roberts extends his lead, while Katie Mills puts in another strong shift.