The Dragon’s Back Race® would like to extend a warm and fiery welcome to all those who have secured a place for the 2021 event. Entries sold out in 24 hours so congratulations are in order for all the lucky participants on the entry list. Organisers are happy to see several familiar names, with many 2019 event team members choosing to return and use the event credit they earned while volunteering to participate in the 2021 event.  

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. 

Dear runners,  

Like us we are sure that you are all acutely aware of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it may influence events like the 2021 edition of the Dragon’s Back Race®. At this stage (still twelve months before the 2021 edition) we’d like to reassure you that managing the COVID-19 risk to everyone involved in the event is top of our priority list.

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.

The countdown is underway until entries open for the September 2021 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®.

This iconic and bucket list race routinely sells out within weeks. Don’t miss out! - Join us for this once in a lifetime journey down the mountainous spine of Wales.