Dragonriding races

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Dragonriding races (or Skyriding races in a post-Dragonflight world) take place all over Azeroth and beyond. There are five levels of races: normal, advanced, reverse (advanced), challenge, and challenge reverse. Many achievements are available for completing races under the par times.

Dragonflight zones

Players who earn  [Dragonriding Challenge: Dragon Isles: Bronze] will receive a letter from Lord Andestrasz with  [Bronze Racer's Pennant] attached:

Congratuations, Dragonrider

Well done, <name>,

You have truly conquered the skies. I have attached a small memento to this letter. Something to remind you of your accomplishments and perhaps provide you with some amusement. Use while somewhere high.

Lord Andestrasz

Waking Shores

 [Waking Shores: Gold],  [Waking Shores Advanced: Gold],  [Waking Shores Reverse: Gold],  [Waking Shores Challenge: Gold]

Apex Canopy River Run
Greetings, dragonrider! Are you prepared for the Apex Canopy River Run?
This course follows the winding flow of a nearby river but also gives riders a great view of the sea.
It's a fast course too, so hang on tight!
Ready to race?
Emberflow Flight
Welcome to the Emberflow Flight, dragonrider!
There's no course like the Emberflow. The lava falls on its route are dangerous, but they also have a sublime beauty...
Would you like to try this course?
Flashfrost Flyover
Greetings, dragonrider!
This course is the Flashfrost Flyover. It's route is like a flight through four seasons with fall leaves, snow, and spring flowers along your path.
You won't see any of it though if you're racing right! Ha ha ha!
What do you say? Up for a race?
Ruby Lifeshrine Loop
Enjoying your time at the Lifeshrine? It's exciting, isn't it? All this new life springing forth since the dragons have returned...
Would you like something else exciting and new? Like the Ruby Lifeshrine Loop?
It's a quick course that takes you all around the Lifeshrine.
Come on, you know you want to race it!
Uktulut Coaster
Greetings, dragonrider! This course is called the Uktulut Coaster.
It lives up to its name, so keep your arms and legs on your dragon at all times.
Are you ready to try it?
Wild Preserve Circuit
Oh! A dragonrider! Welcome to the Wild Preserve Circuit!
It's good to see an explorer out here off the well-trodden path... This course is a little tucked away but has some very scenic dips and dives.
I think of it as a "hidden gem."
Would you like to try this course?
Wild Preserve Slalom
Welcome to the Wild Preserve Slalom. This scenic course offers an aerial safari of the surrounding wilds.
It's the wildest ride in the Wild Preserve!
Would you like to try it?
Wingrest Roundabout
Welcome to the Wingrest Embassy, dragonrider! I hope my kind have bid you welcome.
This course is called the Wingrest Roundabout. Its loop gives a good view of Wingrest and its surroundings--great for first time visitors!
Would you like to try this course?

Ohn'ahran Plains

 [Ohn'ahran Plains: Gold],  [Ohn'ahran Plains Advanced: Gold],  [Ohn'ahran Plains Reverse: Gold],  [Ohn'ahran Plains Challenge: Gold]

Emerald Garden Ascent
Dragonrider! Hello!
Welcome to the Emerald Gardens Ascent course.
It's called an "ascent" because your drake must swiftly climb to the heavens to begin this course.
From there, you and your drake will fly through one of the most verdant gardens in the Dragon Isles.
What do you say? Would you like to try the course?
Fen Flythrough
Welcome, dragonrider! This course is the Fen Flythrough.
The course takes you through some of the Ohn'ahran Plains' lushest scenery. That being said, watch out for low-hanging branches.
You don't want to miss the course for the trees.
Would you like to try the Fen Flythrough?
Maruukai Dash
Greetings, dragonrider! Looking for something a little different?
This is the Maruukai Dash. A course that takes you on a tour of centaur lands.
As a "dash" course, you may lead your drake through the course's rings in any order.
Choose the route that suits you or gives you the fastest time.
Would you like to try this dash course?
Mirror of the Sky Dash
Welcome to the Mirror of the Sky Dash, dragonrider!
This course's rings take you up and around a placid lake.
But this "dash" course is anything but placid. Lead your drake through the course's rings in any order.
Choose the route that suits you or gives you the fastest time.
Would you like to try this dash course?
Ravine River Run
Welcome to the Ravine River Run!
As the river bends, so does this course! Keep your wits about you, or you might end up in the river and not flying above it!
Would you like to try this course?
River Rapids Route
Welcome, dragonrider, to a course as fast as the rapids themselves.
The River Rapids Route follows the course of the nearby river through its rapids and up and down its many waterfalls.
Do you think you have what it takes to master it?
Sundapple Copse Circuit
Ah, a dragonrider. Welcome to the Sundapple Copse Circuit.
It's an exhilarating course in a pastoral setting. Smell the fresh air, the grass... Hear the cute ducks playing...
Try not to get distracted though!
Would you like to try it? It really is lovely.

Azure Span

 [Azure Span: Gold],  [Azure Span Advanced: Gold],  [Azure Span Reverse: Gold],  [Azure Span Challenge: Gold]

Archive Ambit
Ah! An intrepid dragonrider... Good to see someone made it up here...
Welcome to the Archive Ambit. This course winds through the Tauriq Gleamlet and up to the Azure Archives.
Oh, and the trees up there... Well, if you haven't seen it, I won't spoil it for you.
Care to try the Azure Ambit?
The Azure Span Slalom
Dragonrider!
Welcome to the Azure Span Slalom.
This course takes you over, around, and through the dense forests, rugged terrain, and ancient ruins in this region.
Are you ready to ride?
The Azure Span Sprint
Welcome to the Azure Span Sprint, dragonrider.
This course takes a looping route through some of the most the beautiful--and ancient--forests here in the Azure Span.
Would you like to try it?
Frostland Flyover
Greetings, dragonrider!
Are you ready for a brisk, wintry ride?
The Frostland Flyover loops around the Upper Frostlands through snow-dusted trees and icy peaks.
Would you like to try it? I do hope you're wearing something warm under that armor...
Iskaara Tour
Welcome to tuskarr lands, dragonrider! This course is called the Iskaara Tour.
The course doesn't just give you a dragon's-eye view of Iskaara though.
It takes riders over furbolg, gorloc, and even ancient dragon territory.
Would you like to try it?
The Vakthros Ascent
Brr! G-greetings, dragonrider!
This c-course is called the Vakthros Ah-ah-
<The Bronze Timekeeper sneezes loudly>
Excuse me! Vakthros Ascent. It t-takes riders across the F-f-rostlands and up and over Vakthros's s-summit.
D-do you want to t-try it?

Thaldraszus

 [Thaldraszus: Gold],  [Thaldraszus Advanced: Gold],  [Thaldraszus Reverse: Gold],  [Thaldraszus Challenge: Gold]

Academy Ascent
Dragonrider!
Good to see someone has made it here to my perch!
This course is called the Academy Ascent. It takes you all around the majestic grounds of the Algeth'ar Academy.
And, as this is a place once home to dragons, there's a little magic here and there to help you stay aloft.
Just... don't look down.
Are you and your drake ready, dragonrider?
Caverns Criss-Cross
Greetings, dragonrider.
Welcome to the Caverns Criss-cross!
This course takes you through the Chittering Caverns and gnoll lands before winding its way back to Drake Grotto.
The Criss-cross has many switchbacks and tight turns, so hold on tight to your drake!
Would you like to try this course?
Cliffside Circuit
Ready for a daring course, dragonrider?
Then the Cliffside Circuit is just what you are looking for!
This cliff-hugging course winds its way along Wild Cliffs before diving into the ravine and careening back up here to the Serene Dream Spa.
If you want to fly it, I hope you are not afraid of heights!
The Flowing Forest Flight
Greetings, dragonrider!
Are you here for the Flowing Forest Flight course?
This course's path takes you through the enchanting Flowing Forest, the Shifting Sands, and past the imposing Temporal Conflux.
Would you like to fly this course?
Garden Gallivant
Welcome, dragonrider!
Ready for a jaunty course that takes you and your drake through the beautiful Garden of Unity?
Then you're ready for the Garden Gallivant.
Want to try it? You can really smell the blossoms on the breeze...
Tyrhold Trial
Greetings, dragonrider.
The course laid out before you is called the Tyrhold Trial. Dragonriders fly with their drake above the Passage of Time and around the grounds of Tyrhold.
And while you're aloft, remember... This land is the home of dragons! You and your drake may find some helpful magic along the way!
What say you? Care to try the Tyrhold Trial?

Forbidden Reach

 [Forbidden Reach: Gold],  [Forbidden Reach Advanced: Gold],  [Forbidden Reach Reverse: Gold],  [Forbidden Reach Racing Completionist],  [Forbidden Reach Challenge: Gold]

Aerie Chasm Cruise
Hello, dragon racer!
Would you and your dragon like to do some cruising?
I'll be your CRUISE director as you climb to CRUISE altitude and enjoy Aerie Chasm's sights on Aerie Chasm Cruise!
But don't let the name fool you. This is not smooth sailing! There are twists, turns, and drops all along the course, so make sure you don't go OVERBOARD!
Would you like to embark on this course?
Caldera Coaster
Greetings, dragon racer!
This race is called the Caldera Coaster. On this course, you'll fly around, up and over the Caldera of the Menders.
It's a steep climb up to the caldera, but flying sure beats taking the stairs!
Would you like to try the Caldera Coaster?
Forbidden Reach Rush
Are you ready for a fast race, dragon racer?
Then you'll want to ride the Forbidden Reach Rush.
Pick up speed along the aerie coast and soar at breakneck speeds along waterfalls, mountain passes, and bridges.
If you like wind in your hair--and possibly twigs--you'll love this course!
Want to try it?
Morqut Ascent
Ah, a dragon racer!
It's nice to see someone attempt this remote course!
The Morqut Ascent takes you down to the coast of Morqut Islet then soaring back to its peaks!
Keep an eye out for quaint villages and remnants of the Isles' ancient past!
Would you like to try this course?
Southern Reach Route
Welcome, dragon racer!
This course is called the Southern Reach Route.
Along this route, you'll tour the southern edge of the Forbidden Reach, passing over Stormsunder Crater, Aerie Chasm, the Old Weyrn Grounds, and finally the Sharpscale Coast.
It's a quick route with many obstacles, so keep your eye on the skies and your hands on the reins.
Would you like to try the Southern Reach Route?
Stormsunder Crater Circuit
Welcome, dragon racer!
A steep drop off this cliff starts the Stormsunder Crater Circuit.
This race will take you over, under, and through the rocky Stormsunder Crater.
Be sure to hold on tight and watch your head! Haw haw haw!
Would you like to try this course?

Zaralek Cavern

 [Zaralek Cavern: Gold],  [Zaralek Cavern Advanced: Gold],  [Zaralek Cavern Reverse: Gold],  [Zaralek Cavern Racing Completionist: Gold],  [Zaralek Cavern Challenge: Gold]

Brimstone Scramble
Ah, an intrepid racer!
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to race the Brimstone Scramble and get a drake's eye view of the battlefield below!
This course takes racers on a quick reconnaissance survey of Obsidian Rest, the Brimstone Garrison, and Aberrus itself!
As always, watch out for lava, and keep an eye on anyone who looks suspicious.
Are you ready to fly this dangerous mission? I mean... race?
Caldera Cruise
Can you take the heat? I hope so, because this race is HOT.
Why? Because the caldera is full of lava. Lava, lava everywhere!
The Caldera Cruise will take you up and down lava falls, lava pools, lava flows...
Whew! I'm sweating just thinking about it.
Do you want to sweat out this race?
Crystal Circuit
The Crystal Circuit race is a great way to see Zaralek Cavern!
Wind your way through the majestic glowing crystal fields, drop in on Glimmerogg, and race through the Crystal Cascades before gliding to the finish while taking in the cavern's beautiful lava flows.
You're lucky to race here, but I'm lucky I get this view all day!
Ready to race?
Loamm Roamm
Welcome to Loamm!
The niffen have given us special permission to put a racecourse near their home!
They call it the Loamm Roamm. It's a quick, meandering course that takes you through all of the niffen's favorite places.
Would you like to try it?
Shimmering Slalom
Ah, isn't this cavern beautiful?
Look at how the crystal spires here shimmer and glow...
If you want to see the caves in all their luminescent splendor, you'll want to race the Shimmering Slalom.
Fly over glowing, shimmering crystals, strange geological features, and fly close to the cavern's mysterious wildlife.
Do you want to try the Shimmering Slalom course?
Sulfur Sprint
Want a change of scenery and, uh, smell?
Try the Sulfur Sprint! This fast course takes you through the, um, odiferous Sulfur Wastes!
It's a great course for people who love the color green and have... no sense of smell!
All joking aside, it's a brisk course and it takes you also over and around some of the beautiful lava flows here as well.
Want to try it?

Emerald Dream

 [Emerald Dream: Gold],  [Emerald Dream Advanced: Gold],  [Emerald Dream Reverse: Gold],  [Emerald Dream Racing Completionist: Gold],  [Emerald Dream Challenge: Gold]

Canopy Concours
This is the Canopy Concours.
Look at it, Amirdrassil the Crown of Harmony. Soon it will bloom and will travel to Azeroth. A multi-dimensional world tree. Astounding! Amazing! Such a thing has never been seen in the history of the world.
I've arranged a grand tour of the tree in this race, from the roots to the upper boughs.
Emerald Amble
Welcome to the Emerald Amble.
I think that the sky here is very pretty. I know that this hue is a result of Fyrakk's flame. But aesthetically it is gorgeous.
Do you like the skies in the natural green areas of the forest, or in the areas burned by the enemies of the dragonflights? This course brings you views of both, though looking up may result in a quick crash.
Shoreline Switchback
Welcome to the Shoreline Switchback.
The vast seas of the Dream feed this picturesque estuary, though the fish don't always stay underwater.
The course will have you skimming over the bay at top speed before pulling back and racing upstream and along the coast. If you miss one of the signature turns just use the downtime to enjoy the ocean views.
Smoldering Sprint
Behold! The Smoldering Sprint.
The Druids of the Flame have transmuted the nature of the Emerald Dream into a charred and flame-scarred landscape. It's heartbreaking. Is this the fate of all Azeroth?
As we say in the bronze dragonflight, "That's a problem for another time." Let's talk racing! Do you like skimming over rivers of lava? I think it's thrilling!
Viridescent Venture
Are you ready for the Viridescent Venture?
Of all the biomes to race in, I love forests the most.
Amirdrassil has a multitude of hazards for you to crash into. Deep creek beds, tree hollows big enough to fly your dragon through, and thick trunks that block your view mean one wrong turn and the race is over. Are you up to the challenge?
Ysera Invitational
Welcome to the Ysera Invitational.
At the edge of Amirdrassil, past the Eye of Ysera, the land floats away into the Dream. Many mortals describe it as surreal.
You'll describe it as harrowing. With an audience of green dragons no less, so you may notice cheers, or laughter as you crash into their flora.

The War Within zones

Isle of Dorn

Ringing Deeps

Hallowfall

Azj-Kahet

Cups

Unlike the above zone races, Cups are time-limited events.

Kalimdor Cup

Offered during 15 August – 4 September 2023 and 9 – 22 January 2025, the Riders of Azeroth put on the Kalimdor Cup, sending racers to 16 locations across Kalimdor:

Kalimdor Cup races
Zone Coords Race
Silithus [39.6, 84.2] Ahn'Qiraj Circuit
Ashenvale [37.0, 30.6] Ashenvale Ambit
Azshara [67.2, 26.2] Azshara Rocketway Ride
Desolace [28.1, 63.3] Desolace Drift
Durotar [56.9, 62.9] Durotar Tour
Felwood [58.2, 10.8] Felwood Flyover
Feralas [64.1, 54.4] Feralas Ruins Ramble
Southern Barrens [41.4, 13.0] Great Divide Dive
Mount Hyjal [22.0, 54.3] Hyjal Hotfoot
Mount Hyjal [56.7, 27.9] Nordrassil Spiral
Southern Barrens [42.8, 93.1] Razorfen Roundabout
Thousand Needles [9.7, 17.4] Thousand Needles Thread
Uldum [55.8, 44.2] Uldum Tour
Un'Goro Crater [53.4, 93.1] Un'Goro Crater Circuit
Stonetalon Mountains [66.8, 86.8] Webwinder Weave
Winterspring [68.8, 68.0] Winter Wander

Eastern Kingdoms Cup

Offered during 4 – 17 October 2023, the Riders of Azeroth put on the Eastern Kingdoms Cup, sending racers to 14 locations across the Eastern Kingdoms:

Eastern Kingdoms Cup races
Zone Coords Race
Blasted Lands [62.7, 26.2] Blasted Lands Bolt
Cape of Stranglethorn [40.4, 77.8] Booty Bay Blast
Deadwind Pass [47.2, 72.2] Deadwind Derby
Elwynn Forest [64.7, 48.8] Elwynn Forest Flash
Badlands [67.1, 36.7] Fuselight Night Flight
Ruins of Gilneas [58.6, 11.6] Gilneas Gambit
Northern Stranglethorn [70.1, 26.5] Gurubashi Gala
Dun Morogh [74.1, 34.0] Ironforge Interceptor
Twilight Highlands [72.9, 27.8] Krazzworks Klash
Loch Modan [46.9, 13.9] Loch Modan Loop
Eastern Plaguelands [34.7, 37.9] Plaguelands Plunge
Redridge Mountains [40.8, 25.0] Redridge Rally
Searing Gorge [73.2, 42.3] Searing Slalom
Twilight Highlands [34.8, 77.8] Twilight Terror

Outland Cup

The Outland Cup runs 18 – 31 January 2024.

Outland Cup races
Zone Coords Race
Terokkar Forest [42.3, 67.9] Auchindoun Coaster
Blade's Edge Mountains [61.0, 27.6] Blade's Edge Brawl
Zangarmarsh [36.9, 37.2] Coilfang Caper
Netherstorm [51.2, 41.9] Eco-Dome Excursion
Shadowmoon Valley [51.0, 40.1] Fel Pit Fracas
Hellfire Peninsula [75.5, 44.3] Hellfire Hustle
Terokkar Forest [59.8, 4.7] Razorthorn Rise Rush
Shadowmoon Valley [61.7, 48.4] Shadowmoon Slam
Shattrath City [71.3, 70.5] Shattrath City Sashay
Terokkar Forest [67.2, 65.9] Skettis Scramble
Nagrand [58.3, 76.0] Telaar Tear
Netherstorm [68.9, 47.7] Tempest Keep Sweep
Nagrand [29.5, 25.0] Warmaul Wingding

Northrend Cup

The Northrend Cup runs 30 April – 14 May 2024.

Northrend Cup races
Zone Coords Race
Grizzly Hills [44.73, 43.50] Blackriver Burble
Icecrown [51.75, 91.00] Citadel Sortie
Borean Tundra [32.33, 23.88] Coldarra Climb
Crystalsong Forest [91.40, 70.71] Crystalsong Crisis
Howling Fjord [57.69, 49.13] Daggercap Dart
Dragonblight [62.35, 11.86] Dragonblight Dragon Flight
Borean Tundra [54.12, 15.52] Geothermal Jaunt
Zul'Drak [83.3, 17.31] Gundrak Fast Track
Storm Peaks [47.00, 21.98] Makers Marathon
Howling Fjord [41.93, 67.71] Scalawag Slither
Sholazar Basin [79.39, 54.51] Sholazar Spree
Zul'Drak [40.13, 39.48] Zul'Drak Zephyr

Pandaria Cup

The Pandaria Cup runs 2 – 16 July 2024.

Broken Isles Cup

The Broken Isles Cup runs 10 – 23 October 2024.

Storm Race Tour

N [60-70] The Storm Race Tour is a special series of skyriding races offered to players who purchase the Heroic Edition and Epic Edition of The War Within and have acquired the [Algarian Stormrider].

Patch changes

  • Dragonflight Patch 10.2.5 (2024-01-16): Outland Cup races added.
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.2.0 (2023-11-07): Emerald Dream races added.
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7 (2023-09-05):
    • Eastern Kingdoms Cup races added. (October 4 - 17)
    • As you adventure across the Dragon Isles, test your dragonriding race skills with the new Challenge Course. How well can you fare without resource generation?
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.1.5 (2023-07-11): Kalimdor Cup races added.
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.1.0 (2023-05-02): Zaralek Cavern races added.
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.0.7 (2023-03-21): Forbidden Reach races added.
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.0.5 (2023-01-24): Reverse races added.
  • Dragonflight Patch 10.0.2 (2022-11-15): Added.
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