Dragon's Back Race

Dragon's Back Race

Dragon's Back Race

Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom

6–11 Sep 2027

Provisional Open

A five day, 380 km mountain race down the length of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle, with 16,400 m of ascent, each September.

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The Dragon's Back Race crosses Eryri, Cadair Idris, the Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountains over several stages. Navigation is required and places are limited.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
Dragon's Back Race 380 km 16,400 m — 43.2 m/km — — 6 Sep 2027 Conwy Castle Cardiff Castle Stage — Mountain — — — —
Dragon's Back Race terrain notes

Mountain stage race down Wales.

Registration

Status
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Notes

Limited places available.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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