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

Next Race - 2019

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2017 GPS Tracking Replay

RELIVE THE JOURNEY
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

Day 5 - Prize-giving

Posted on 26/05/2017 The prize giving for the 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race took place at the race finish in Llandeilo tonight, starting with the famous Dragon trophies being carried into the room to great applause, and some expectation for those waiting to...
Spreading the Dragon’s Back Legend Worldwide

Posted on 26/05/2017 There are many international competitors at the Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race this year. The event has quickly established a global reputation for itself and as this year’s competitors return home they will surely inspire others to come in...