The Dragon’s Back Race® takes place on Mon, Sep 7, 2026 in Conwy, United Kingdom. The main route is 380 km.
- Date
- Mon, Sep 7, 2026
- Start
- Conwy 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 380 km
- Climbing
- 17,400 m
The Dragon’s Back Race is a legendary 380km, 6-day ultra running journey traversing the mountainous spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Dragon’s Back Race demands multi-day endurance and continuous physical resilience over a massive 380-kilometer distance and 17,400 meters of elevation across Wales. Athletes must sustain heavy daily efforts for six consecutive days.
Extreme Elevation
Cumulative climbing of 17,400 meters requires exceptional uphill strength and eccentric leg durability to manage steep descents repeatedly over six days.
Multi-Day Durability
Covering 380 kilometers across six stages places a high premium on rapid overnight recovery, pacing discipline, and tissue resilience to resist progressive fatigue.
Mountain Terrain
Traversing the mountainous spine of Wales demands technical trail-running proficiency and consistent movement over prolonged periods in remote terrain.
Given the multi-day ultra-running format with prolonged daily stages, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour while moving to support continuous energy output.
Your road to race day
Race day at The Dragon’s Back Race® is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 18, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 7, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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