Joe Faulkner and Katie Cole – both Ex-Dragons and Mountain Leaders – share their thoughts and experiences from the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® in terms of mountain skills.

Here is a simple breakdown of the official event terms and conditions to explain your options if you have an entry, but can no longer attend.

Many participants find it valuable to explore the route before the event to understand the nature of the challenge, to know what to expect and to practise running on rough, mountainous terrain. It would also be a good opportunity to test kit / navigation techniques as a dress rehearsal before the main event! Below is some helpful advice from Course Planner Graham Gristwood on what to think about when you are planning your visits to Wales,

Get some top tips on training for the Montane Dragon’s Back Race® from Paul Tierney from Missing Link Coaching.

All finishers receive a mini Dragon trophy. This is a coveted award, and one of the hardest earnt trophies in mountain running. Earning a ‘Dragon’ can only be achieved one way… and it isn’t easy! For the avoidance of doubt, we do not award trophies to anyone that does not complete the full course.

Maintaining basic good hygiene standards at our events is important because the risk of a communicable disease spreading quickly amongst the participants and event team is a possibility and this could ruin, or even end, someone’s race.