Dragon Coastal Races

Dragon Coastal Races : Wales Coast Path to Cardiff Bay

The Dragon Coastal Races take place on 18 and 19 July 2026 and follow long sections of the Wales Coast Path into Cardiff Bay. There are three distance options:

• 100 miles from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay.
• 50 miles from Kenfig Sands to Cardiff Bay.
• 30 miles from Dunraven Bay to Cardiff Bay.

Routes use clear, non-technical trails along beaches, dunes, cliffs and coastal paths, and include inland forest sections such as Afan Forest and parkland like Margam Park. Key landmarks on the course include Worm’s Head, Kenfig Nature Reserve, Merthyr Mawr dune system, Ogmore Castle stepping stones, Nash Point Lighthouse, Atlantic College, Llantwit Beach, Porthkerry Park, Sully Island and the Cardiff Bay Barrage finishing at the Norwegian Church and the Captain Scott Memorial.

Approximate ascent totals are provided for each distance: about 3400 metres for the 100 mile route, 1300 metres for the 50 mile route and 460 metres for the 30 mile route. Checkpoint provision differs by distance: 12 checkpoints for the 100, 7 for the 50 and 4 for the 30, offering sweet and savoury snacks and hot and cold drinks. The 100 and 50 races include drop bag access. There is a compulsory kit list that must be carried and live GPS tracking is provided for all runners. Transport options are arranged from Cardiff Bay to the start locations and entries have associated fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.