On Tuesday September 1st 2020, entries for the sixth edition of the Dragon’s Back Race®, to take place in September 2021, opened and sold out on the same day. It was clear that demand was high for entries into the world’s toughest mountain race following on from the recent exciting announcements about the addition of a sixth day and a grand finish inside the walls of Cardiff castle, in the capital of Wales. 

So often previous participants say that the camaraderie they share with their fellow Dragon slayers is what makes the week so special and memorable. Running with others, sharing the highs and the lows, makes the miles flew by and this support is the key to a successful event completion for many. Imagine one more day to enjoy more Welsh running with some awesome new friends? Who could say no to that!

World’s toughest mountain race gets tougher… The 2021 edition of the legendary Dragon’s Back Race® will mark a step change in the evolution of the event as organisers add a sixth day to the race, which will see the race finish at the iconic Cardiff Castle. 

There are no substantive changes to the established route on days 1-4. The new day five begins as before, but rather than heading west over the Black Mountain, the new route turns east and completes an extended traverse of the Brecon Beacons. This means that the new day five is a monstrous 70km, which truly embraces the ethos of the event by continuing the journey along the mountainous spine of Wales’ most southerly mountains.

Previous participants describe the Dragon’s Back Race as an incredible journey, an awesome challenge, a unique experience and a once in a lifetime adventure. Check out these FAQs from “can I walk?” to “what happens if something goes wrong?”

The Dragon’s Back Race are pleased to announce a new partnership with RAW Adventures for the provision of official guided race recce trips for the September 2021 edition of the Dragon's Back Race.

Following on from the successful world premiere at Kendal Mountain Festival in November, we are thrilled to announce the general release of Behind the Dragon - the behind the scenes film of the 2019 event. We hope that you are inspired and entertained by the many stories of adventure and camaraderie.

The Dragon’s Back Race® and the Cape Wrath Ultra® will take place annually from 2021. Previously both events occurred biennially in May, with the Dragon’s Back Race® in 2017 and 2019, and the Cape Wrath Ultra® in 2016 and 2018.

The course is broadly the same as in 2017 with a few key changes which are often due to the increased number of participants and the responsibility we have to minimise our impact on the flora and fauna.