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).
Fitness race: 12 x 400 m runs alternating with 12 functional stations
India's obstacle race series: 5 km with 15 obstacles in 12 cities
Key differences
- FormatDeadly Dozen: 12 × 400 m track laps, each followed by one of 12 exercise stations; no technical obstaclesDevils Circuit: 5 km run with 15 military-style obstacles
- Running / distanceDeadly Dozen: 4.8 kmDevils Circuit: 5 km
- Stations / obstaclesDeadly Dozen: 12 stationsDevils Circuit: 15 obstacles
- DivisionsDeadly Dozen: Solo, Pairs, RelayDevils Circuit: Open waves, Competitive waves (leaderboard)
- DifficultyDeadly Dozen: IntermediateDevils Circuit: Intermediate
- Entry price (upcoming events)Deadly Dozen: £30–£300Devils Circuit: ₹2,500–₹12,000
- VenueDeadly Dozen: Athletics trackDevils Circuit: Outdoor, multi-city India
- Upcoming eventsDeadly Dozen: 17 events in 1 countryDevils Circuit: 9 events in 1 country
Deadly Dozen vs Devils Circuit side by side
Format facts from the organisers: deadlydozen.com, devilscircuit.com. Event counts and prices from race.fitness listings.
Next Deadly Dozen races
- Deadly Sprint Sheffield · 24 Oct 2026
- Deadly Sprint Lee Valley · 28 Nov 2026
- Deadly Sprint Lee Valley · 13 Mar 2027
Next Devils Circuit races
- Maruti Suzuki Swift Devils Circuit Ahmedabad 2026-27 · 25 Oct 2026
- Maruti Suzuki Swift Devils Circuit Pune 2026-27 · 15 Nov 2026
- Maruti Suzuki Swift Devils Circuit Mumbai 2026-27 · 28 Nov 2026
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.