The race of legends

The Dragon’s Back Race® route is inspired by that of the 1992 race, in which the inaugural Dragons tackled Wales’ uniquely wild, trackless, and remote mountainous terrain.

Today, it is considered to be the toughest mountain race in the world. Participants underestimate it at their peril! Be under no illusion, this is not a ‘trail race’.

Traversing Y Mynydd Du / The Black Mountain on day five of the 1992 race ©Rob Howard

Traversing Y Mynydd Du / The Black Mountain on day five of the 1992 race ©Rob Howard

The Hatchling

Completing even half of the full race route is an incredible achievement in itself and we want to officially welcome and recognise those participants who do so; a Dragon’s Back Race® ‘lite’ if you will.

Route overview

Day by day