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Deadly Dozen vs Devils Circuit: distance, stations, price & difficulty compared (2026-27)

Deadly Dozen has 17 upcoming events in 1 country (entry £30–£300); Devils Circuit has 9 upcoming events in 1 country (entry ₹2,500–₹12,000). Data from 26 event listings, updated daily.

Verdict

Deadly Dozen: 12 × 400 m laps + 12 stations. Devils Circuit: 5 km run + 15 obstacles. Devils Circuit involves more running than Deadly Dozen (5 km vs 4.8 km). Entry: Deadly Dozen £30–£300; Devils Circuit ₹2,500–₹12,000. Both are rated Intermediate. Deadly Dozen has more upcoming events (17 in 1 country vs 9 in 1 country).

Deadly Dozen

Fitness race: 12 x 400 m runs alternating with 12 functional stations

VS
Devils Circuit

India's obstacle race series: 5 km with 15 obstacles in 12 cities

Key differences

Deadly Dozen vs Devils Circuit side by side

Deadly Dozen
Devils Circuit
Format
12 × 400 m track laps, each followed by one of 12 exercise stations; no technical obstacles
5 km run with 15 military-style obstacles
Running
4.8 km
5 km
Stations / obstacles
12 stations
15 obstacles
Divisions
Solo, Pairs, Relay
Open waves, Competitive waves (leaderboard)
Venue
Athletics track
Outdoor, multi-city India
Upcoming events
17
9
Countries (upcoming)
1
1
Top countries
United Kingdom
India
Entry price (upcoming)
£30–£300
₹2,500–₹12,000
Divisions on sale
SOLO, PAIRS, MILE, RELAY +5
Competitive Pro, Competitive, Non-Competitive, Competitive Doubles +3
Next event
24 Oct 2026, Sheffield
25 Oct 2026, Ahmedabad
Difficulty
Intermediate
Intermediate
Typical distance
12 x 400 m run (4.8 km) + 12 stations
5 km, 15 obstacles
Venue type
Mostly Outdoor
Mostly Indoor
Equipment
Assault Bike, Kettlebells, Sled
None listed
Events listed (all time)
19
9

Format facts from the organisers: deadlydozen.com, devilscircuit.com. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.

What is Deadly Dozen?

Deadly Dozen is a hybrid fitness race that began with a track race in Macclesfield, England, in mid-2024, founded by Jason Curtis. In the original Track Race, athletes alternate twelve 400 m runs, called Journeys, with twelve functional exercise stations, called Labours, for 4.8 km of running in total.

Athletes can race solo, as pairs who share the Labours, or as a relay team taking turns. Alongside the Track Race, the brand runs Deadly Sprint, Ultra and Hybrid formats, a youth race, a swim edition and gym-based races, including strength and barbell formats, through affiliate gyms. UK track races are held at athletics venues such as Lee Valley, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Bristol, Macclesfield, Edinburgh, Crawley, Liverpool and Portsmouth, and the organisers say the network now spans 44 countries. First-timers are welcome, and the movements are designed to be accessible while still demanding.

What is Devils Circuit?

Maruti Suzuki Swift Devils Circuit is an obstacle race series in India, founded by Adnan Adeeb and produced by Spectacom Global. It describes itself as India's first obstacle race and is now in its 14th season, touring 12 Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Kochi, with a finale in Delhi.

Each race is a 5 km course with 15 obstacles. Categories include Competitive, where men must clear 15 obstacles within 50 minutes and women 13 within 70 minutes to qualify for the leaderboard, a limited Pro Wave, Competitive Doubles, a Corporate Cup for teams of three, and Non-Competitive waves with no clock. The fastest 25 competitive racers qualify for the season finale. Finishers receive a medal, T-shirt and bandana, with hydration every kilometre. The non-competitive waves suit beginners and groups; the competitive categories need good running and grip strength.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Deadly Dozen and Devils Circuit?

Deadly Dozen: 12 × 400 m track laps, each followed by one of 12 exercise stations; no technical obstacles (running: 4.8 km). Devils Circuit: 5 km run with 15 military-style obstacles (running: 5 km).

Is Deadly Dozen harder than Devils Circuit?

Both are rated Intermediate, so neither is clearly harder on paper. The tests differ, though: Deadly Dozen is 12 × 400 m laps + 12 stations; Devils Circuit is 5 km run + 15 obstacles. How hard either feels depends on the division you enter: Deadly Dozen offers Solo, Pairs, Relay; Devils Circuit offers Open waves, Competitive waves (leaderboard).

How many Deadly Dozen and Devils Circuit races are coming up?

Race.Fitness lists 17 upcoming Deadly Dozen events in 1 country (United Kingdom) and 9 upcoming Devils Circuit events in 1 country (India).

Is Deadly Dozen or Devils Circuit cheaper to enter?

Entry prices for upcoming events: Deadly Dozen £30–£300; Devils Circuit ₹2,500–₹12,000. Prices vary by division, ticket wave and country.

When is the next Deadly Dozen or Devils Circuit race?

The next Deadly Dozen event is Deadly Sprint Sheffield on 24 Oct 2026. The next Devils Circuit event is Maruti Suzuki Swift Devils Circuit Ahmedabad 2026-27 on 25 Oct 2026.

Which is better for beginners, Deadly Dozen or Devils Circuit?

Both Deadly Dozen and Devils Circuit need a base of running and strength fitness. Check each event’s divisions: most offer an open or team option that is easier than the pro or elite level.

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