The Devil's Key

Duntroon, Canada • 23 Aug 2025

The Devil's Key is a challenging trail running event held at Devil's Glen Country Club in Duntroon, Ontario, Canada. Featuring three race distances—66.6 km (The Beast), 33.3 km (The Half Beast), and 15 km (The Mini Beast)—the course is known for its steep climbs and technical descents, including multiple major ascents totaling up to 6,000 feet for the longest race. Runners experience iconic landmarks such as the "keyhole" on the Keyhole Side Trail, the Mad River, and the highest point on the Bruce Trail. The event supports the Blue Mountains Bruce Trail Club and offers aid stations, race swag, and a unique "Skeleton Key" checkpoint system. It is a tough but memorable race for experienced trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

66 km
1829 m+
The Beast - 66.6km
33 km
762 m+
The Half Beast - 33.3km
15 km
366 m+
The Mini Beast - 15km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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