Trail Running

Montane Dragon's Back Race

Trail Running covering 380 km with up to 17,400 m D+ in Conwy (Wales, United Kingdom)

LocationConwy, Wales, United KingdomShow on map(53.2812° N, 3.8295° W)
Date & StatusSeptember 6, 2027 to September 11, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +17,400 m

Montane Dragon's Back Race is an endurance sporting event in Conwy, Wales, GB focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The competition program features Dragon's Back Race (380 km / 6 Stages) (380 km, +17,400 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from September 6, 2027 to September 11, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dragonsbackrace.com).

Official website
Montane Dragon's Back Race in Conwy (Work: "Buttermere Fell and High Crag", Photo: Anthony Parkes, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Buttermere Fell and High Crag" · Photo: Anthony Parkes · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DayNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Dragon's Back Race (380 km / 6 Stages)Trail Running380 km+17,400 m1,150 m - 8,458 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Dragon's Back Race (380 km / 6 Stages)380 km
Distance
380 km
Elevation gain
+17,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-17,400 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 8,458 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
9.2 % / 16.6 %
Course format
Loop course
380 km+17,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N50100150200250300350FS53.2812° N, 3.8295° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 8,458 m above sea level (+17,400 m D+, -17,400 m D-)

Peak: 8,458 m·at 208 km·Ø 9.2 %
1,150 m3,586 m6,022 m8,458 m0 km76 km152 km228 km304 km380 km8,458 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Montane Dragon's Back Race take place?

Montane Dragon's Back Race takes place in Conwy, Wales, GB (start area at coordinates 53.2812° N, 3.8295° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from September 6, 2027 to September 11, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Montane Dragon's Back Race?

The competition program features Dragon's Back Race (380 km / 6 Stages) (380 km, +17,400 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Montane Dragon's Back Race?

The main competition (Dragon's Back Race (380 km / 6 Stages) over 380 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +17,400 m of elevation gain and -17,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 8,458 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Montane Dragon's Back Race?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dragonsbackrace.com).