How to Enter the 2027 Dragon Ride

WHAT IS THE DATE OF THE 2027 DRAGON RIDE?

Over 4,800 participants signed up for the 2026 Dragon Ride, making the 22nd edition the largest in the last 5 years. The UK’s “toughest sportive” will return on Sunday 13th June 2027. Capacity is strictly limited.

WHAT DISTANCES ARE AVAILABLE?

Please note: The below distances and elevation refers to the 2026 edition of Dragon Ride, whilst likely to be similar, 2027 routes are yet to be confirmed.

  1. Cymru Classic – 99km with 1,350m elevation
  2. Medio Fondo – 153km with 2,332m elevation
  3. Grand Fondo – 222km with 3,583m elevation
  4. Dragon Devil – 298km with 4,504m elevation

2027 ENTRY INFORMATION

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

  • Individual Entry – Entry for one person: includes your 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 Individual Entry for four people and at a discounted price.

WHEN WILL 2027 ENTRIES BE RELEASED?

To celebrate the Tour de France Grand Depart coming to Wales, limited places are available until midnight Monday. With every distance now down to its final allocation, you’ll need to be quick to secure your place.

Don’t leave your place on the start line to chance.

You can secure a 2027 Dragon Ride place today by signing up with our official charity partner Macmillan with a fundraising commitment. All Macmillan places are discounted and come with added benefits such as a Macmillan cycling jersey, access to their VIP tent on event day and virtual coaching sessions.

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

Everyone who signs up for the 2027 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.

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.