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• + 2019 (32)
  • + Dec (3)
    • Behind the Dragon - Film of the 2019 Event Released!
    • Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race® - To Be Held Annually From September 2021
    • Route variations over the years
  • + Oct (1)
    • Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race® at Kendal Mountain Festival
  • + Jun (1)
    • Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race® 2019 - Race Director's Report
  • + May (21)
    • Day 5: Galen Reynolds and Lisa Watson win 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race
    • Day 5: Finishing day joy – and tears – for 2019 Dragons
    • Day 5: Ecological Briefing Notes
    • Day 4: Excitement, drama and disappointment among female leaders
    • Day 4: Runners smile, laugh and chat through the pain
    • Day 4: Ecological Briefing Notes
    • Day 3: Leaders Galen and Jim run side by side all day
    • Day 3: Tears, groans and gritted determination on crux day
    • ‘Thanks to the volunteers the event runs like a well-oiled machine’
    • Day 3: Ecological Briefing Notes
    • Day 2: Front runners pull ahead on ‘more runnable’ course
    • "We’re enjoying the more runnable terrain and amazing sunshine"
    • Day 2: Ecological Briefing Notes
    • Day 1: Leaders make a good impression on a tough course
    • Sunshine, smiles and Thai curry on Tryfan
    • Day 1: Ecological Briefing Notes
    • Excitement and nerves as runners register at Berghaus Dragon's Back Race
    • Busy race start weekend for volunteer team
    • How to follow the 2019 race live?
    • How to access the 2019 route digitally?
    • Who to watch out for at the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®!
  • + Apr (1)
    • More Route Updates
  • + Mar (2)
    • Medical Guidance
    • Gearing up for the biggest Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race® ever
  • + Feb (3)
    • 2019 Route Updates
    • Ecological Briefing Notes 2019
    • Catering Team Recruitment
• + 2018 (5)
  • + Dec (1)
    • Guidance on Foot Care for Participants at the 2019 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race®
  • + Nov (1)
    • Award Winning Film 'Ar Gefn Y Ddraig' Released
  • + Jul (1)
    • Provisional 2019 Route Information
  • + May (1)
    • 2019 Entries Open
  • + Apr (1)
    • 2012 Film Released Online
• + 2017 (51)
  • + Nov (2)
    • 'Conquering The Dragon' Released
    • World Film Premiere - 2017 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race
  • + May (42)
    • Race Director's Report - 2017 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race
    • Marcus Scotney And Carol Morgan Secure Wins In The 2017 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race
    • Day 5 - Prize-giving
    • Spreading the Dragon’s Back Legend Worldwide
    • Day 5 - Carol Morgan Of Ireland Wins Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race
    • Day 5 - A New Dragon Slayer
    • Day 5 - Dragon Chasing
    • Day 4 In Review
    • Day 5 - Route Information
    • Day 5 - Participant Ecological Briefing
    • Day 4 - Hot Competition
    • Day 4 - Reservoir Racers
    • Day 4 - Comings and Goings
    • Day 4 - Route Information
    • Day 3 In Review
    • Day 4 - Participant Ecological Briefing
    • Day 3 Scotney and Verjee Lead
    • Day 3 Fog and Furnace
    • Day 3 Unfolds
    • Day 3 - Keeping Moving
    • Day 3 - Route Information
    • Day 3 - Participant Ecological Briefing
    • Day 2 In Review
    • Day 2 - The Race At The Front
    • Day 2 - The Deepest Cut
    • Day 2 - Camp Life and Looking After Yourself
    • Day 2 - Participant Ecological Briefing
    • Day 1 In Review
    • Day 2 - Route Information
    • On The Edge
    • First Blood
    • The 2017 Race Is Underway
    • World’s Toughest Mountain Race Starts In Wales
    • Day 1 - Participant Ecological Briefing
    • Day 1 - Route Information
    • The Race in Numbers
    • Dragon Lore
    • Final Preparations For The 2017 Race
    • Route Amendments Affecting Day 3 Camp And Day 4 Start
    • 2017 Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – Pondering The Podium
    • 2017 Map Key Details
    • 2017 Mandatory Route Sections
  • + Apr (4)
    • 2017 Route Update
    • Minor Changes to Event Format
    • Access Advice For Participants Reconnoitring The Route
    • 2017 Route To Finish In Swansea
  • + Mar (2)
    • Not long now!
    • Guidance on Foot Care for Participants at the Berghaus Dragon's Back Race™
  • + Feb (1)
    • Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race™ 2017 Entries Confirmed
• + 2016 (5)
  • + Dec (1)
    • Conwy Event Centre Confirmed + Route Updates
  • + Jun (2)
    • Race Updates - Event Centre, Maps, GPS, Rules
    • Berghaus to extend Dragon’s Back Race sponsorship
  • + May (1)
    • 2017 Entries Are Open - Event Capacity & Entry Statistics
  • + Apr (1)
    • 2017 Entries Open 9am (BST) Monday 9th May 2016
• + 2015 (31)
  • + Nov (1)
    • Berghaus Dragon's Back Race 2017 - Initial Details
  • + Oct (1)
    • Medical Report Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race 2015
  • + Jul (1)
    • Berghaus Dragon's Back Race 2015 - Race Directors Report
  • + Jun (24)
    • 2015 Race Video Featurettes
    • The 3rd Dragon's Back Race Closes
    • Father & Son Finishers
    • Mann Wins The 3rd Dragon's Back Race
    • The Final Day
    • Day Five - Map and Route Profile
    • Day Five - Ecological Briefing
    • Reservoir Runners
    • Day Four - Map and Route Profile
    • Day Four - Ecological Briefing
    • An International Perspective; Highs and Lows
    • Get to the Finish The Best Way You Can
    • Day Three - Map and Route Profile
    • Day Three Ecological Briefing
    • Turning up the Heat on Day 2
    • Coming to Terms with the Dragon's Back
    • Day Two - Map and Route Profile
    • Day Two - Ecological Briefing
    • Happy Campers After Day One
    • Mann Wins Day One in Snowdonia
    • Flying Start to the Dragon’s Back Race
    • Day One - Map and Route Profile
    • Day One - Ecological Briefing
    • Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race 2015 – Event Preview
  • + May (3)
    • 2015 Pre-race Interviews - Lizzie Wraith
    • 2015 Pre-race Interviews - Joanna Zakrzewski
    • 2015 Pre-race Interviews - Charlie Sharpe
  • + Apr (1)
    • 2015 - Race Details Updated
• + 2014 (10)
  • + Dec (1)
    • Latest Video Updates - Preparing for the 2015 Race
  • + Nov (2)
    • Mountain Running Essentials Course: 13-15 March 2015
    • Booking YHA Accommodation
  • + Oct (1)
    • 2015 Berghaus Dragon's Back Race™ Entries
  • + Aug (1)
    • Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – Title Sponsorship Announcement
  • + Jun (3)
    • YHA Support Dragon’s Back Race™ 2015
    • Competition - Win a copy of Wild Running
    • guiderunning.uk Supported by Dragon's Back Race
  • + Apr (1)
    • Ourea Events Annual 1% For The Planet donation goes to Fix the Fells
  • + Feb (1)
    • 2015 Details & Date Confirmed
• + 2013 (9)
  • + Oct (1)
    • Jon Brooke 2012 Race Photo Gallery
  • + Sep (1)
    • Best Documentary Film Win! Mezinárodni Horolezecký Filmový Festival
  • + Aug (2)
    • GRAND PRIZE WIN! Festival du Film des Diablerets
    • The Dragon's Back Race 2012 Experience by Rob Baker
  • + Jun (1)
    • Dragon’s Back Race 2012 Nutrition Study
  • + Apr (1)
    • 1% For The Planet – 2012 Donation
  • + Mar (1)
    • The Dragon's Back Race Film - Trailer now Available!
  • + Feb (1)
    • 2015 Entry Details
  • + Jan (1)
    • Dragon's Back Race Film Premiere at ShAFF
• - 2012 (45)
  • + Oct (1)
    • November Mountain Running Essentials Course
  • - Sep (24)
    • Final Results
    • James Carnegie Dragon's Back Race 2012 Film
    • Race Directors Report
    • Trail Running Magazine - Dragon's Back Race Films
    • All Five Days on Film
    • The Race Comes to a Close
    • King and Queen of the Castle
    • Day 5 - The Black Mountain
    • Day 5 - Route Information & Map
    • A Shortened Day 4
    • Day 4 - Route Information & Map
    • A Long Way to Nowhere
    • The Dragon's Breath
    • Keep Calm and Carry On
    • Day 3 - Route Information & Map
    • Day 2 - Route Information & Map
    • The Morning After ...
    • Across the Rhinogs on Day Two
    • Day 1 - Route Information & Map
    • The Dragon Bites on Day One
    • The Race is Underway
    • The Dragon is Back
    • Only One Day To Go - Footage & Interview from the Course
    • Two Days To Go - Conwy Update
  • + Aug (2)
    • The Countdown Begins
    • The Dragon Stirs...
  • + Jul (2)
    • Five Weeks to Go - Video Update
    • Competitor T-shirt - First Look!
  • + Jun (4)
    • Dragon's Back Race Trophy - Ready for Production
    • Fifteen More Places Available Now!
    • Top Ten Comparisons - Dragon’s Back Race™ and the Olympics
    • Berghaus gives leading athletes power to perform in the Dragon’s Back Race™
  • + May (2)
    • 1% For The Planet
    • 2012 Entry Update
  • + Apr (1)
    • Sport Nutrition Research Oppertunity for Competitors
  • + Mar (3)
    • Helene Returns to the Dragon’s Den
    • Twenty Years Later - An Interview with Helene Whitaker and Martin Stone
    • Berghaus Confirmed as the Dragon’s Back Race™ Sponsors
  • + Jan (6)
    • Finishers' Trophies Ordered Today!
    • Mountain Running Essentials™ Course Announced!
    • Historical Article by Rob Howard
    • Rune Larson's 1992 Article
    • A Busy Day in Wales by Helene Diamantides
    • New Year - New Website
• + 2011 (6)
  • + Dec (1)
    • Route Planning Insights
  • + Nov (1)
    • Dragon's Back Race Route Recce
  • + Jul (3)
    • The Dragon's Back 1992 by Ronald Turnbull
    • Tighter Vetting for Dragon's Back Competitors
    • Dragons Back Race History
  • + Jun (1)
    • Race Planning!