Info: Entries for this event open on Thursday 17th July 2025 at 10:00.
£99 non-refundable deposit upon entry (until 31st July 2025), then £199 non-refundable deposit upon entry (until 30th September 2025), and then £299 non-refundable deposit upon entry (until entries close). Additionally, twelve monthly payments of £150 starting on 1st August. Balance payments are respectively due by:
The total Entry Fee is thus £1899, £1999 or £2099 depending on time of entry. |
Staged only ten times, the Dragon’s Back Race® has acquired near mythical status in the adventure racing and running community. The event was first held in 1992.
Already regarded as the world’s toughest mountain race, the Dragon’s Back Race® was extended from five to six days in 2021, increasing the distance covered from 315km to 380km, and height climbed from 15,500m to 17,400m. Participants start at Conwy Castle and then embark on an incredible journey down the whole spine of Wales, finishing in the grounds of Cardiff Castle.
You can also sign up with the intention of running the new 'Hatchling course'. This still presents a fantastic challenge and some awesome days of running - allowing more participants to experience this legendary race through Wales. This added flexibility also allows participants to be officially recognised if they start the full course but end up completing the Hatchling course instead; all participants who cross the finish line at Cardiff Castle will be involved in the prize ceremony, with a Dragon Hatchling trophy awaiting those who have made it there on the new Hatchling course.
We look forward to seeing you there,
Shane Ohly
Race Director
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