Corstorphine Hill 5k/10k/15k/20k

Name: Corstorphine Hill 5k/10k/15k/20k
Start: 2026-10-17T23:00:00Z
End: 2026-10-17T23:00:00Z
Location: Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh EH12 8WW, UK

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Corstorphine Hill 5k/10k/15k/20k

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£20 - £26

About

Experience Edinburgh’s autumn colours on one of the city’s most iconic trail runs.

Join us on Sunday 18th October for the Corstorphine Hill Trail 5K and discover a different side of Edinburgh as you run through one of the city’s most beautiful woodlands. As autumn transforms the hill with vibrant reds, oranges and golds, there’s no better time to explore its winding forest trails, rolling climbs and breathtaking viewpoints.

Whether you’re taking on your first trail race or you’re an experienced off-road runner looking for a new challenge, this single-loop 5K offers the perfect mix of flowing woodland paths, rewarding climbs and exciting descents. The natural terrain and spectacular scenery create a race-day experience unlike any road event.

Expect professional chip timing, friendly marshals, free race photography, an exclusive finisher medal and the welcoming atmosphere that defines every Up and Running Events race. From crisp autumn air to stunning woodland scenery, Corstorphine Hill is the perfect place to enjoy trail running at its very best.

5k, 10k, 15k, and 1 more

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Sun, Oct 18, 2026

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh EH12 8WW, UK

Start times

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

5k: 10:00 AM10k: 10:00 AM15k: 10:00 AM20k: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Corstorphine Hill 5k/10k/15k/20k

5km

£20

10k

10km

£22

15k

15km

£24

20k

20km

£26

Route information

The Corstorphine Hill Trail 5K takes runners on a single loop through one of Edinburgh’s most scenic woodland landscapes.

The course follows a mixture of forest trails, woodland paths and natural terrain, offering a varied and enjoyable route from start to finish. Expect gentle rolling climbs, flowing descents and twisting trails beneath the trees, with occasional openings that provide stunning views across Edinburgh and beyond.

While this isn’t a course designed for personal bests, it rewards runners with beautiful scenery, exciting trail running and a true escape into nature just minutes from the city centre. The varied terrain makes it ideal for both experienced trail runners and those looking to experience their first off-road race.

The route will be fully marked with kilometre markers, directional arrows and friendly marshals to guide you around the course, ensuring a safe and enjoyable race-day experience for runners of all abilities.

What's included

* Exclusive Finisher’s Medal

* Chip-Timed Results

* Free Race Photography

* Post-Race Goodies

* Fully Marked Course

* Friendly Marshals

* Medical Support

* Hydration Stations

* Woodland Park Course

* Suitable for All Abilities

* Professional Event Delivery

* Friday Night Atmosphere

* Toilets & Bag Drop

How to get there

Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh EH12 8WW, UK

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Event day logistics

Race Start Time

* 10:00am - Corstorphine Hill Trail 5K Start

Bag Drop

A free bag drop will be available within the event village from 8:30am. Please keep personal belongings to a minimum where possible. The bag drop will remain open until all participants have finished.

Toilets

Portable toilets will be located within the event village, just a short walk from the start and finish area.

Water Station

A water station will be available at the finish area for all runners. Due to the nature and distance of the course, there will be no water station out on the route.

Finish Line

After crossing the finish line, please continue moving through the finish area to help keep the course clear for fellow runners. Collect your finisher’s medal, post-race goodies and take a moment to enjoy the atmosphere with friends, family and fellow participants.

Race Photography

Our photographers will be positioned around the course and at the finish line to capture your race-day memories. Photos will be uploaded to the Up and Running Events Facebook page in the days following the event. We’d also love to see your own photos, so don’t forget to tag @upandrunningevents and use #upandrunningevents on social media.