The Dragon
Y Ddraig
“Dragon's Back Race® FKT”
Synopsis
Former professional climber and elite mountain runner Shane Ohly attempts the unimaginable, to conquer the Dragon’s Back Race® in a single, non-stop push. Spanning 380km from Conwy to Cardiff, this iconic Welsh challenge is typically completed over six days. Supported only by a dedicated crew of friends, Shane’s journey is an extraordinary test of physical and mental endurance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Y Ddraig OFFICIAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-14
Top Cast
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The Old Laundry Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Heap
- Original Title
- Y Ddraig
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Ourea Events, Slackjaw Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Heap
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Heap
Director
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What is The Dragon about?
Former professional climber and elite mountain runner Shane Ohly attempts the unimaginable, to conquer the Dragon’s Back Race® in a single, non-stop push. Spanning 380km from Conwy to Cardiff, this iconic Welsh challenge is typically completed over six days. Supported only by a dedicated crew of friends, Shane’s journey is an extraordinary test of physical and mental endurance.
Who directed The Dragon?
The Dragon was directed by Richard Heap.
Who stars in The Dragon?
The principal cast of The Dragon includes Shane Ohly.
When was The Dragon released and how long is it?
The Dragon was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.