DEVILLA FOREST 15K TRAIL RACE 2025
EVENT INFORMATION
RACE DATE / VENUE
Organised by Carnegie Harriers Running Club, the Devilla Forest 15k (9.3 miles approx.) trail race takes place in Devilla Forest, starting and finishing in the grounds of the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan, Kincardine, FK10 4BE. The race is run under UK Athletics Rules and will be held under licence number 13887 from scottishathletics.
The 2025 race will take place on Sunday 9th February, starting at 11.00 am.
If severe weather, or other external factors outwith our control, causes us to cancel the event on 9th February, we have contingency plans in place to hold it on 16th February instead. Before entering, please make sure that you are available to run on 16th February should we need to reschedule the event to that date. Entry fees (less the EntryCentral admin fee) will only be refunded if the races are completely cancelled for 2025. There will be no deferrals.
THE COURSE
The Devilla Forest 15k follows a “relatively flat” anticlockwise loop of Devilla Forest, taking in a mix of forest roads and paths and tracks of varying width. The route skirts three lochs and goes through a variety of sheltered woodland and open ground. Ground conditions can vary from hard-packed to very boggy in places. The course will be marshalled and well-marked at all junctions. The safety of all is paramount and it is a condition of entry that competitors must follow the instructions of the marshals at all times.
The route is predominantly along forest roads suitable for ordinary trainers or trail shoes, but not spikes.
There is a water station at 7k and any runner not reaching this within an hour will be timed out and withdrawn from the race.
Devilla Forest is a working forest and, as such, any work taking place on the race route may require the route to be amended on race day. Any changes will be notified to entrants as soon as known.
Dogs are not permitted in the race.
ENTRIES
The race is pre-entry only through EntryCentral. There are no entries on the day. Competitors must be at least 17 years old to enter the 15k race in accordance with UKA Rules. The entry fee is £15.00 for SAL members and £17.00 for non-SAL members.
On receiving an email to confirm their entry to the race, competitors should check that their entry details are correct and advise the Race Director if any details need to be amended. No changes can be made after Wednesday 5th February.
It is a condition of entry that there are no refunds of entry fees and the swapping of numbers is not permitted. In the unfortunate event that a runner needs to withdraw from the race, they should advise the Race Director as soon as possible so that their place can be offered to the next person on the waiting list, if appliable.
RACE LIMIT
There is an overall race limit of 700 runners for this event and no further race entries will be accepted once the race limit is reached. A waiting list may be operated if the race is over subscribed.
PARKING
There is ample car parking within the grounds of the Scottish Police College. Anyone attending the race (runners or supporters) must only enter the Police College by the main entrance and follow the marshals’ directions. They should not follow any Sat Nav directions through Devilla Forest as these routes are unsuitable for cars and upset local residents.
RACE NUMBERS / TIMING CHIPS
Chip timing is being provided by Perfect Timing. Race numbers and timing chips must be collected from 9.00 am on the day from the Registration Area located in the Assembly Hall at the Scottish Police College.
TOILETS and CHANGING FACILITIES
Changing, showering and toilet facilities are available at the Recreation Hall in the College grounds. The organisers accept no responsibility for the loss of clothing or equipment and it is the responsibility of runners to make sure they have all their belongings before leaving after the race venue.
REFRESHMENTS
There is a Starbucks café, situated next to the registration area which will be open to all (runners and supporters) from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. In addition, all runners will receive a bottle of water and snack bar at the finish line.
IMPROVING OUR GREEN CREDENTIALS
We’re keen to reduce the impact our events have on the environment so please help us by bringing your own water/fluid bottle and consider car sharing or using public transport (the Police College is within easy walking distance of a main bus route).
CHARITY DONATIONS
We donate part of the proceeds of the race to a local charity (or charities) chosen by club members.
RACE PRIZES
We are very fortunate to be supported by Run4It and Williams Bros Brewery in Alloa.
All entrants to the race will receive a Run4It voucher. Please check out their website: www.run4it.com. All runners on the day will receive a can of (gluten free) beer (a non-alcoholic version will be available) or soft drinks for the under 18s.
Individual prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
First 5 men and women, regardless of age, first 5 men and women aged 40 – 49, first five men and women aged 50 – 59, first three men and women aged 60 – 69, first man and lady aged 70 and over and first junior (under 20). There will also be first and second team prizes for the first four runners from a recognised running club, regardless of age or gender. Prizes will be allocated strictly in age categories.
RESULTS
The race results will be available on the Carnegie Harriers website (www.carnegie-harriers.co.uk) and Perfect Timing website shortly after the event.
QUERIES
Any queries about our event should be sent by email to: [email protected] .
THANKS
We are very grateful to Scottish Police College, Ochils Mountain Rescue Team, Perfect Timing Scotland, Run4It and William Bros Brewery for supporting our event.