Day 2 sees the competitors who are left in the Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2021 learning lessons from a tough day 1. Temperatures were high again and runners ensured they stayed hydrated and cool where possible.

Wales based running trio top the leader board at the end of day one of the Montane Dragon’s back Race 2021.

Day 1 of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race took the runners on a tough mountainous route with soaring temperatures and hot sunshine.

Montane Dragon’s Back Race participants express a mix of emotions, including nerves and excitement, at race registration in Conwy, Wales.

Share the adventure and enjoy all the action from the 2021 Montane Dragon’s Back Race®.

Here is how you can follow this awesome journey from Conwy castle to Cardiff castle, along the mountainous spine of Wales.

We are delighted to welcome Adventure Nutrition as a new Event Partner of the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® for it’s next three editions.

Dreaming of finishing the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® in 2022? We have teamed up with Missing Link Coaching and RAW Adventures to offer you the best possible chance. Find out more about official guided recces and coaching programmes here.  

Seeking a fantastic adventure in 2022?

Take on the Dragon and enjoy awesome rocky ridges, discover stunning hidden corners of Wales, share fantastic camaraderie with your fellow Dragons in training, and challenge yourself to 6 days of ultra running in the world’s toughest mountain race!

Our 2019 Dragon’s Back Race® Participants may recall that a research project was conducted at the event by Tom Hepburn from the University of Cumbria. This study investigated factors that may influence the requirement for medical assistance during the race and/or on completion. Today we are really delighted to share Tom’s research findings and his dissertation poster.