Conquering the Dragon
The legendary Dragon’s Back Race follows the mountainous spine of Wales from north to south. This incredible 5-day journey is 315 kilometres long with 15,500 metres of ascent across wild, trackless, remote and mountainous terrain. It is the toughest 5-day mountain race in the world. This film focuses on the highs and lows of five participants as they set out to conquer The Dragon. Each of them has a unique and emotional story to tell of their battle against the enormous physical and mental challenges of the race.
Cast
Vassos Alexander
Self
Sabrina Verjee
Self
Paula Ijzerman
Self
Huw Jack Brassington
Self
Ita Emanuela Marzotto
Self
Mary-Ann Ochota
Narrator
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