Mon 7 - Sat 12 Sep 2026 Conwy, Clwyd, UK

Dragon’s Back Race

Considered to be one of the toughest mountain races in the world, participants attempting the Full Course will need to cover 380km with 16,400m of ascent along the Dragon’s Back of Wales.

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  • Mon 7 - Sat 12 Sep 2026
Ysgol Porth-y-Felin, Conwy
Dragon’s Back Race

07:00

Age 20 & over

£1,699-£2,099

  • 6 days fell running

Event overview

The Dragonโ€™s Back Raceยฎ is a legendary 380km, 6-day ultra running journey through Wales. From Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle, enjoy spectacular scenery, amazing camaraderie and first class support on this once in a lifetime adventure! Not quite ready for the full route? Check out the equally inspiring Hatchling - a stepping stone to the full route or a brilliant experience in its own right!

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village

Route

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Mountainous
  • Navigation required
  • No headphones
  • Point to point
  • Toilets
  • Water stations

Location

  • Bag transfer
  • Camping
  • Mountains
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Camping
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Post-race meal
  • Pre-race meal
  • Race photo
  • Trophy
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

How to enter

  • Age 20 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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