Ultra Running Hub Tyndrum, United Kingdom · Saturday, April 25, 2026
Devil o the Highlands Footrace
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (42mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 300 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42mi | 543 | Michael Deason · 05:39:27 | Julia Davis · 06:18:38 |
| 2025 | 42mi | 429 | Angus (Gus) Irvine · 05:20:05 | Alison McGill · 06:18:49 |
| 2024 | 42mi | 393 | Sam Milton · 05:30:19 | Jacqueline Wilson · 06:57:17 |
| 2023 | 42mi | 346 | Michael Deason · 05:51:08 | Rachel Normand · 06:29:36 |
| 2022 | 70.8km | 274 | Billy Gibson · 05:56:16 | Jacqueline MacIntyre · 06:52:18 |
| 2019 | 70.8km | 360 | John Hammond · 05:39:35 | Alison McGill · 06:40:43 |
| 2018 | 42mi | 277 | John Hammond · 05:40:24 | Nicola Duncan · 06:23:18 |
| 2017 | 42mi | 228 | Rob Sinclair · 05:12:21 | Nicola Adams-Hendry · 06:28:16 |
| 2016 | 42mi | 256 | John Connolly · 05:56:05 | Nicola Adams-Hendry · 06:36:37 |
| 2015 | 43mi | 180 | Casey Morgan · 05:28:10 | Caroline McKay · 06:45:10 |
The field grew 27% between 2025 (429) and 2026 (543). 38% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (42mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 68 km of trail with 1,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
With 543 finishers in 2026, the Devil o the Highlands Footrace assembled a field bigger than 97% of 50mi races and smaller than 3%, putting runners into congested company along the northern section of the West Highland Way. The point-to-point journey from Tyndrum to Fort William packed 1700 metres of ascent across 68 kilometres, averaging 25 metres of climbing per kilometre on trail terrain.
A 12-hour limit enforced a minimum pace of 10.6 minutes per kilometre. That cut-off was tighter than 59% of 50mi peers and more generous than 41%, penalising sustained walking through the hill sections while still permitting an entry fee of £100 across 10 editions since 2015.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.