Welcome to the Dragon’s Back Race™

The legendary Dragon’s Back Race™ follows the mountainous spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Carreg Cennen Castle. This incredible 5-day journey is approximately 300 kilometres long with 17,000 metres of ascent across wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is not a trail race.

The original Dragon’s Back Race™ happened in September 1992 and ever since, it has been whispered about with a mix of awe and trepidation. Its reputation had reached legendary status with fell, mountain and ultra runners the World over by September 2012 when the second Dragon’s Back Race™ happened.

The Dragon’s Back Race™ is one of the hardest mountain races in the World.

The next race will be in June 2015. If you are considering entering or just what to experience the awesome challenge offered by the Dragon's Back Race™ we strongly recommend that you watch the multi award winning film of the 2012 race.

Potential competitors should read the information here>>>.

Shane Ohly
Race Director



 

 

Latest news

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    1% For The Planet – 2012 Donation

    Posted on 22/04/2013 At the beginning of 2012 Ourea Ltd, which owns the Dragon’s Back Race™, the Great Lakeland 3Day™ and Marmot Dark Mountains™ joined 1% For The Planet movement. 1% for the Planet inspires members of the business community to contribute 1% of... Read more

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    The Dragon's Back Race Film - Trailer now Available!

    Posted on 11/03/2013 The story of the 2012 Dragon’s Back Race™ - has won three awards at the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival! The awards are:   About the Dragon’s Back Race™Film... In 1992 a 300 km mountain race was run along the mountainous... Read more