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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
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
The Devil o the Highlands Footrace is a 50-mile trail race in Tyndrum, United Kingdom, with 1700 meters of elevation gain across 68 kilometers. The course follows the northern section of the West Highland Way.
With 543 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 98% of 50-mile races, placing it among the biggest 10 in a peer group of 654. The 12-hour time limit translates to a 10.6 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 58% of 457 similar 50-mile races. This means a less generous cutoff than over half of its peers. The course climbs 25 meters for every kilometer.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.