The Berghaus Dragon's Back Race™ - The World's Toughest 5-Day Mountain Race

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2017 GPS Tracking Replay

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Choose your favourites and replay their routes 315km through Wales (sorry, not mobile compatible)

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Date of next event: 20-24th May 2019 - entries open May 2018

The legendary Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race™ follows the mountainous spine of Wales from north to south. This incredible 5-day journey is 315 kilometres long with 15,500 metres of ascent across wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is the toughest 5-day mountain race in the world.

The original Dragon’s Back Race™ happened in September 1992, and ever since it has been whispered about with a mixture of awe and trepidation. Its reputation had reached legendary status with fell, mountain and ultra runners the world over by September 2012 when the second race took place. With a third race in 2015, the Berghaus Dragon's Back Race™ is respected internationally for both its bulletproof organisation and 'toughest mountain race' status.

Latest News

Race Director's Report - 2017 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race

Posted on 31/05/2017 There is no doubt that the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race™ is legendary and global. With this fourth edition of the race just gone, it has firmly established itself on the top table of world-class mountain running events, and it is also clearly...
Marcus Scotney And Carol Morgan Secure Wins In The 2017 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race

Posted on 27/05/2017 Marcus Scotney put aside injury concerns to lead from the front on the final day and win the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race, ahead of defending champion Jim Mann. In the women’s race, Ireland’s Carol Morgan caught and passed overnight...