Dragon Coastal Ultramarathon
Cardiff, United Kingdom • 18-19 Jul 2026
Dragon Coastal Races - 18 and 19 July 2026
The event comprises three point-to-point ultramarathon distances along the Wales Coast Path, all finishing at the Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay. Distances offered:
- 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay
- 50 miles from Kenfig Sands to Cardiff Bay
- 30 miles from Dunraven Bay to Cardiff Bay
Entry fees and related costs are listed: the Dragon 100 is £160, the Dragon 50 is £95 and the Dragon 30 is £55. Transport to the starts is available for an additional fee. Finishers of the Dragon 100 receive a buckle; Dragon 50 and 30 finishers receive a medal. Live GPS tracking, post-event food, race safety and first aid cover, drop bags for the 100 and 50, and checkpoint refreshments are included.
Route, logistics and requirements
Routes follow the Wales Coast Path and local trails, passing locations such as Afan Forest, Margam Park, Kenfig Sands, Merthyr Mawr dunes, Ogmore Castle stepping stones, Nash Point, Llantwit Beach, Porthkerry Park, Barry, Sully Island and Penarth Pier. Approximate ascent for each route is: Dragon 100 ~3400 m, Dragon 50 ~1300 m, Dragon 30 ~460 m. Navigation uses Coast Path signs plus additional arrows, tape and luminous flags where the route leaves the coast path; a marked map, route description and GPS file are provided.
There are 12 checkpoints on the 100, 7 on the 50 and 4 on the 30 with sweet and savoury snacks and hot and cold drinks. Drop bags are available for long-distance runners (Kenfig is a stated drop-bag location). A compulsory kit list must be carried. The organisers recommend prior 40–50 mile ultra experience for 100-mile entrants. Time limits apply to each course and cut offs operate at checkpoints. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.