The Devil's Key
Duntroon, Canada • 22 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Devil's Key takes place on August 22, 2026 at Devil's Glen Country Club, Simcoe County Road 124, Duntroon, Ontario. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and supports the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club; $20 from each registration goes directly to the club. The course follows the Bruce Trail with some short sections on side trails marked with blue blazes.
Courses and logistics
Distances:
- 66.6 km
- 33.3 km
- 16.66 km
The 66.6 km course includes close to 6000 feet of cumulative climbing, four major climbs (two climbs close to 1000 feet each), and reaches the highest point of the Bruce Trail. Its cut-off time is 12.5 hours. The 33.3 km course has about 2500 feet of elevation gain, two major climbs, and a 12-hour cut-off. The 16.66 km course has close to 1200 feet of gain, with most elevation in the first 5 km; typical finishing time is about 2–3 hours for many participants.
All courses include a section called the "keyhole" that requires literal crawling or an alternate longer route. Aid stations are placed less than 10 km apart and offer electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, pickles, and peanut butter and jam. The event is cup-less; participants need a collapsible cup or bottle for aid stations. Race kits include a bib, sticker, shirt, a carried skeleton key required at checkpoints, finishers' medals, and race photos. Registration fees are inclusive of mandatory charges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.