Dragon's Back Race

At Dragon's Back Race 2026 you can expect the same quality and support as in the past.

If you had signed up to the event before the handover, you now have just 3 days until 31st May to confirm your spot for 2026, so here's a reminder of what you can expect:

CAMPS
🏕️ 5 nights of tented accommodation at each of the overnight camps.

CATERING
🧑‍🍳 A team of catering professionals producing copious amounts of amazing hot food... you just need to bring your plate, bowl and cutlery.

🍴Breakfast, finish-line snacks, dinner every day.

🎉Celebratory meal on the last night of the event.

TEAMS
🏔️ Professional Response Team made up of Mountain Rescue team members stationed along the course to assist in case of emergency or injury.

⛑️ A team of medical professionals available for support while at the overnight camp including doctors, nurses and physiotherapists.

😁 A team of motivated, supportive and encouraging volunteers to keep you going on your journey south!

💧A manned water point where you can refill your water bottles, and a support point with a drop bag accessible everyday.

TRANSPORT
🚎 Transport to and from start and finish points for those doing the shorter Hatchling course option.

EXTRAS
🗺️ Bespoke, pre-marked waterproof Harvey map
🤳 GPS tracking that friends and family can follow along
📨 Dragon Mail, allowing friends and family to send you messages throughout the event
🐉 Legendary Dragon or Hatchling trophy for all finishers, and bespoke medals for Fire/Tail finishers

Dragon's Back Race 2026 will take place from 7th-12th September, and you have until 31st May (this Sunday) to confirm your place.

Are you ready to take on the toughest of mountain races? Head to the link in our bio to confirm your place today!

The Dragon Lives On...

Ultra X Secures the Future of Dragon’s Back Race and Northern Traverse.

Ultra X is proud to announce the acquisition of Dragon’s Back Race and Northern Traverse out of administration, securing the future of two of the UK’s most respected and demanding endurance events.

Former Ourea Events Operations Director Greg Mickelborough has joined the Ultra X group and will be heading up the delivery of the two events. Shane Ohly, former CEO of Ourea Events, has been contracted by the group to ensure ongoing event continuity.

“I’m very pleased that Ultra X has secured the future of Dragon’s Back Race and Northern Traverse, an organisation that shares a strong commitment to operational excellence, participant experience, and attention to detail. It is also very encouraging that Ultra X will be honouring existing entries. I’m confident this represents an exciting new chapter for both events.” said former Ourea Events CEO Shane Ohly.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Dragon’s Back Race and Northern Traverse into the Ultra X family. Our priority now is to provide certainty for participants and to deliver these events in the way that people already love!,” said Ultra X co-founders Sam Heward and Jamie Sparks.

As a gesture of goodwill:

• The 2026 edition of Dragon’s Back Race will go ahead as planned in its existing format. All existing entries will be honoured.

• All entrants for the 2026 Northern Traverse will have their places transferred to the 2027 edition.

• All entrants to Cape Wrath Ultra 2026, which the Ultra X Group will not be organising, will be able to convert the fee they paid into Ultra X race credit. This credit will be redeemable against any races operated by the Ultra X group for a period of up to 3 years. That includes Dragon’s Back Race and Northern Traverse.

Full press release and details for entering the 2026/7 editions of these legendary events can be found on the respective websites.

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