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Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2026
The Dragon's Back Race is one of the world's most iconic mountain endurance events, taking competitors on an epic six-day, 380 km journey from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle through some of Wales' most remote and challenging terrain, with over 17,400 metres of ascent. With long days in the mountains and limited mobile coverage across many sections of the route, dependable communication can provide invaluable peace of mind.
GTC offers personal satellite communicators and emergency messaging devices to help competitors stay connected during training, future adventures and wherever the trail leads beyond race week.
Dragon-slaying satellite hardware
The Dragon's Back Race is about endurance, resilience, and self-reliance. Over six days, competitors traverse technical mountain terrain, exposed ridgelines and remote valleys where mobile coverage can be unreliable or unavailable. While the event provides official GPS tracking for race management and safety, runners may choose to carry their own satellite communication device for additional peace of mind, allowing them to stay in touch with family, send messages from the trail or access emergency SOS services if needed beyond the event itself.
Whether you're training in remote locations before the race, exploring the Welsh mountains afterwards or taking on your next off-grid adventure, a personal satellite communicator provides reliable messaging and emergency communication wherever traditional mobile networks can't reach. It's an investment that continues to deliver long after race week has ended.
Race Dates: 7th-12th September 2026
Essential Communication Devices for the Dragon's Back Race 2026
Rent your Dragon's Back race Kit
Our rental tracker fleet is professionally maintained, fully tested before dispatch and available with flexible hire periods to suit your schedule. Simply choose your dates, receive your equipment before your event and return it when you're finished.
Buy your Dragon's Back Race kit
From satellite communicators to high-performance head torches and essential accessories, we stock everything you need to prepare for remote adventures. Explore our range and build your kit with confidence.
Questions
The Dragon's Back Race provides its own official GPS tracking system for competitors. However, runners may choose to carry a personal satellite communicator for use during training, recce weekends and future adventures, allowing them to send messages, share their location with family and access emergency SOS functionality beyond race requirements.
Yes. Our flexible rental periods allow you to hire equipment for race week, training camps or route familiarisation, so you only pay for the time you need it.
Yes. Satellite communicators are designed to operate independently of traditional mobile networks, making them ideal for remote mountain environments where phone signal may be unreliable or unavailable.
Absolutely. If you regularly take part in mountain races, expeditions or remote hiking adventures, purchasing your own satellite communication device or outdoor equipment could be the most cost-effective option in the long term.
Yes. Although the official race tracker is provided by the event organisers, we're happy to answer general questions about how it works, what it's used for and how your supporters can follow your progress. If we can't answer your query, we'll help direct you to the relevant race information.
Useful information
Event Overview
Dragon's Back Race website
Route Map
View the Dragon's Back Route
Requirements
Check the kit list