Conquer the legendary mountainous spine of Wales at the Dragon’s Back Race®, a seminal six-day journey from September 7-12, 2026. This iconic 380km expedition is revered as one of the planet's toughest mountain ultras, demanding relentless resilience across 16,400m of ascent from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. In 2026, the adventure expands with Dragon's Fire and Dragon's Tail, two new intensive formats capturing the event's most epic chapters across two days. Each dawn unveils a new, breathtakingly rugged stage through the heart of Welsh wilderness, testing navigation, endurance, and spirit far beyond a standard race. Join an extraordinary global community of ultra-runners for a profoundly transformative experience that forges legends. Secure your entry now for a meticulously orchestrated odyssey where every step writes personal history against a backdrop of raw, untamed beauty. This is more than a race; it’s the ultimate mountain pilgrimage.
Races Offered
Dragon's Back Race
Sep 07, 2026
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Distance —
380K
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60 days remaining
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Conwy Castle.
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12.2° / 17.4°
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9.6° / 15.6°
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Avg sunshine hours
7h 0m
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Avg rainfall
4.8 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
14.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
83.0%
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Sunrise
06:49
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Sunset
19:29
About Conwy Castle
Learn more about the host city, Conwy Castle.
Conwy Castle is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a massive sum for the period. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in the winter of 1294–95, acted as a temporary haven for Richard II in 1399 and was held for several months by forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr in 1401.
