Dragon's Back Race®

The Dragon's Back Race® is a six-day, multi-stage mountain ultramarathon across Wales covering approximately 380 km with about 16,400 m of ascent. The race is organised by Ourea Events and presents a continuous spine-of-Wales route that starts in Conwy and finishes in Cardiff, combining high mountain ridges, rough trails and technical descents. The 2026 edition is promoted as a landmark year with entries open and distinctive changes to the format.

From 2026 the event follows a single mandatory route and introduces new short-format variants such as Dragon's Fire and Dragon's Tail alongside the full six-day challenge. The event features participant registration (maps, race number, event T-shirt and GPS tracker), compulsory briefings, overnight participant camps and staged support points, creating a strongly supported yet remote mountain racing experience. The finish arena in Bute Park beside Cardiff Castle provides a celebratory atmosphere with trophies and communal meals for finishers.