Flat grade share
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 37.2% Favoured
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon vs Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDevil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon or Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon — which comes out ahead?
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness, value score and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 4.4% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 29.8%
- lower ascent
- 1,641 m
- climbing density
- 23.8 m/km
- net elevation
- -235 m
- maximum grade
- 28.9%
Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 6.1%
- flat grade share
- 37.2% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,939 m
- climbing density
- 22.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 181 m
- maximum grade
- 29.5%
| Metric | Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 29.8% | 37.2% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 4.4% ✓ | 6.1% |
| Uphill share | 32.9% | 34.6% |
| Steep-up share | 15.5% | 13.8% |
| Downhill share | 37.3% | 28.2% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,641 m | 1,939 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 23.8 m/km | 22.8 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 2,000 m | 1,630 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 259 m | 169 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,876 m | 1,758 m |
| Net elevation (m) | -235 m | 181 m |
| Max absolute grade | 28.9% | 29.5% |
| Start elevation (m) | 251 m | 53 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 16 m | 235 m |
| Value | 71/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 91/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Entry fee (GBP) | £100 ✓ | £125 |
| Lowest modelled true cost (GBP) | £230 ✓ | £255 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 4.4% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
Longest climb length (m)
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Value
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 71/100 Favoured
Scenic score
Conditions
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 91/100 Favoured
Entry fee (GBP)
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £100 Favoured
Lowest modelled true cost (GBP)
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £230 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon | Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Tyndrum, Scotland | Milngavie, Scotland |
| Actual distance | 69 km | 85 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Point To Point | Point To Point |
| Surface | 95% trail, 5% road | Mixed 90% trail / 10% road, ranging from smooth hard Packed paths to undulating runnable sections to technical rock and tree Root dominated terrain |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Hilly |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Mixed |
| Scenery | City, Mountain, Lakeside, Waterfront, Countryside, Moorland | Mountain, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Moorland, Parkland, Forest, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination | Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Technical | Technical |
| Total ascent | 1,641 m | 1,939 m |
| Climbing density | 23.8 m/km | 22.8 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,876 m | 1,758 m |
| Net elevation | -235 m | 181 m |
| Max absolute grade | 28.9% | 29.5% |
| Flat grade share | 29.8% | 37.2% |
| GAP factor | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Cutoff | 10:15:00 | 14:15:00 |
| Field cap | 700 | Unavailable |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Entry fee | £100 | £125 |
| Lowest modelled true cost | £230 | £255 |
| Cost model origin | National Average | National Average |
Schedule
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-04-25 (legacy event-level date).
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-29 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Tyndrum, Scotland
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Milngavie, Scotland
Actual distance
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 69 km
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 85 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Held
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Held
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Held
Course type
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 95% trail, 5% road
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mixed 90% trail / 10% road, ranging from smooth hard Packed paths to undulating runnable sections to technical rock and tree Root dominated terrain
Elevation character
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Mountainous
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Hilly
Terrain
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Trail
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Trail, Mixed
Scenery
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- City, Mountain, Lakeside, Waterfront, Countryside, Moorland
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Mountain, Lakeside, Coastal, Countryside, Moorland, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
Atmosphere
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Wilderness, Scenic Tour, Destination
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Scenic Tour, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Technical
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Technical
Total ascent
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 1,641 m
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 1,939 m
Climbing density
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 23.8 m/km
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 22.8 m/km
Total descent
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 1,876 m
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 1,758 m
Net elevation
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- -235 m
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 181 m
Max absolute grade
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 28.9%
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 29.5%
Flat grade share
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 29.8%
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 37.2%
GAP factor
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 4.4%
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 6.1%
Cutoff
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 10:15:00
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- 14:15:00
Field cap
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- 700
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Unavailable
Entry model
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- Open
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- Open
Entry fee
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £100
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £125
Lowest modelled true cost
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- £230
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- £255
Cost model origin
- Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon
- National Average
- Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon
- National Average
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon or Highland Fling Race (Milngavie) Ultramarathon?
Devil o' the Highlands Footrace Ultramarathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.