WHAT IS THE DATE OF THE 2026 DRAGON RIDE?

Over 4,500 participants signed up for the 2025 Dragon Ride, making the 21st edition the largest in the last 5 years. The UK’s toughest sportive will return on Sunday 14th June 2026. Capacity is strictly limited places are available.

WHAT DISTANCES ARE AVAILABLE?

1. Cymru Classic – 98km with 1,354m elevation – Route TBC
2. Medio Fondo – 157km with 2,223m elevation – Route TBC
3. Grand Fondo – 215km with 3,350m elevation – Route TBC
4. Dragon Devil – 296km with 4,433m elevation – Route TBC

2026 ENTRY INFORMATION

For each of the 4 distances, we have the following entry types available:

• Individual Entry – Entry for one person: includes your 2026 medal, event day parking, post-event meal and more.
• Premium Entry – Includes everything in the individual entry PLUS your event day photos and engraved medal insert (iTab)
• Groups of 4 Entry – Everything included in the Individul Entry for four people.

WHEN WILL 2026 ENTRIES BE RELEASED?

Our current window is now closed. Register your interest for our final release window here.

Demand for places each year is high, and capacity is capped to ensure a quality experience.

Everyone who signs up for the 2026 Dragon Ride will experience the epic Welsh scenery and take on some of the UK’s toughest climbs, along with their rider pack posted out in advance, and awesome finish line rewards. Also, this June, we’ll be reversing the routes, turning revered descents into testing climbs

we’re bringing back the legendary King and Queen of the Mountain challenge, with Devil’s Elbow returning as a timed climb. Stretching 1.8km at a savage average gradient of 10.3%, the Devil’s Elbow is a true test of climbing power.

You’ll also experience the same spectacular views the pro peloton will face during the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ, cresting Rhigos Mountain in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) along the route of Stage 3 from Welshpool  > Cardiff.