2024 Participants - Key dates pre-event
Here are some key dates on your journey towards the 2024 Dragon’s Back Race® - and details on what help you can expect from us along the way:
November 2023
We will ask you for your first instalment payment of £400 - due by December 1st
December 2023
Tent allocation – i.e. Who you would like to share a tent with
January 2024
We will ask you for your second instalment payment of £400 - due by February 1st
March 2024
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
May 2024
We will be in touch to send you the following:
Ecological briefing notes for the full course
Tips for participating in a sustainable way
Event map guidance, including info on following the route
Also, we will ask you for your final instalment payment of £400 - due by June 1st
June 2024
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
Parking requirements – i.e. If you would like to book parking in Conwy for the duration of the event
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)
July 2024
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
August 2024
More important info coming here:
The confirmed 2024 route and how to access it digitally
Event centre locations
Final arrangements for registration day, including transportation, parking and dry bag drop off!
August 2024
We will publish an article - ‘How to follow the 2023 race’ - which will include how,
to view the live GPS tracking
to get your friends and family to send you Dragon Mail™