It is great to see lots of excitement on social media as 2019 participants start to recce the course.

There will be some minor changes to the route as we finalise the 2019 edition with many (many!) stakeholders along the entire 315km course. Any changes are likely to be minor, but we ask participants to remember that if they have purchased a limited-quantity 2017 map... that it is the 2017 course which is shown!

Entries for one of the toughest and most iconic footraces on earth opened today, Wednesday 2nd May 2018. Within just one hour of opening, the 5th edition of the Berghaus Dragon's Back Race®, which takes place in May 2019, has attracted over 200 sign-ups.

At the time only run once before in 1992, the legendary Dragon’s Back Race® was revived in 2012 by Shane Ohly of Ourea Events.

Now, in 2018, we're delighted to release the full length 2012 film for online viewing having previously been available exclusively on DVD and select digital download services. The film takes you in to the heart of this inspiring adventure as the 2012 race weaved its brutal path down the mountainous spine of Wales; 200 miles long - 17,000 metres of ascent - 5 days

The 2017 film focuses on the highs and lows of five participants as they set out to conquer The Dragon. Each of them has a unique and emotional story to tell of their battle against the enormous physical and mental challenges of the race. We also see the wider race unfolding around them and the stunning Welsh landscapes they travel through. Will they all make it?

In just two weeks this evening, we will be taking our seats at the World Film Première of the 2017 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race film.

Compèred by Mary-Ann Ochota, who presented the live coverage of the event itself, the première will be followed by a Q&A with 2017 dragons Huw Jack Brassington & Sabrina Verjee, and returning dragons Steve Birkinshaw & Helene Whitaker.

There is no doubt that the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race™ is legendary and global. With this fourth edition of the race just gone, it has firmly established itself on the top table of world-class mountain running events, and it is also clearly one of the hardest to complete!

Marcus Scotney put aside injury concerns to lead from the front on the final day and win the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race, ahead of defending champion Jim Mann. In the women’s race, Ireland’s Carol Morgan caught and passed overnight leader Sabrina Verjee to claim the title. It was another hot day of competition in the Welsh mountains and at the end of 315km and 15,500m of climbing, 127 of Monday’s 223 starters completed the full race.

The prize giving for the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race took place at the race finish in Llandeilo tonight, starting with the famous Dragon trophies being carried into the room to great applause, and some expectation for those waiting to collect theirs.

There are many international competitors at the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race this year.  The event has quickly established a global reputation for itself and as this year’s competitors return home they will surely inspire others to come in the future.  I’ve been asking a few about their experiences in Wales over the last 5 days.