Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2022
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Take to the trails in the Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill this November. An event for the whole family with distances from 1.2k to 10k, this is a great event to add to your winter calendar. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, come in fancy dress and get your hands on an epic finisher's momento.
10k, 5k and 1.2k Festive Fun Run
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9:45am Sun 27th Nov 2022 - 11:30am Sun 27th Nov 2022
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh EH9 3HJ, UK
Start times
11:30am Sun 27th Nov 2022
1.2k Festive Fun Run:
11:30am 9:50am Sun 27th Nov 2022
5k:
9:50am 9:45am Sun 27th Nov 2022
10k:
9:45am Event summary
Here are the distances available for Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2022
1.2k Festive Fun Run
1.2km
£6 - £7
5k
5km
£12 - £18
10k
10km
£23
Route information
Terrain Trails
Elevation Hilly
All routes will be off road and in the grounds of the Hermitage House Nature Reserve. The 5k and 10k trails will start and finish at Hermitage of Braid House and have routes up and over Blackford Hill. There will be a couple of challenging hills to contend with.
The 1.2k fun run is up and down the main drive to the Hermitage House.
What's included
- Elf hat (for children)
- Race momento
- Category prizes
- Post race drink and snack
- Fully marked and marshalled
- First aid team
How to get there
Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh EH9 3HJ, UK
Get full directionsParking
Please note there is no parking in the Hermitage. You'll be able to park on the surrounding streets including Braid Road and then walk to the start line / registration.
By Public Transport
Lothian bus routes 5, 11, 15, 16, N11 & N16 stop close to Hermitage of Braid.
Event day logistics
08:45 Registration opens
09:35 Runners make their way to the start line
09:40 10k and 5k race briefing
09:45 10k starts
09:50 5k starts
11:00 Registration closes
11:10 Prize giving
11:25 1.2k race briefing
11:30 1.2k starts
Age Requirements
- Runners for the 10k must be aged 16 or above.
- Runners for the 5k must be aged 11 or above.
- The 1.2k is open to everyone.
Restrictions
This course is not suitable for Canicross runners - please do not bring your dog/s.
FAQs
Are there any age restrictions for the Hermitage 10k, 5k & 1.2k Trail Runs?
There aren't any age restrictions for the 1.2k fun run but runners for the 10k must be aged 16 or over and runners for the 5k must be aged 11 or over to take part.
Can I run in both the 5k and the 1.2k fun run at the Hermitage 10k, 5k & 1.2k Trail Runs?
Absolutely you can! The 10k and 5k start at 09:45 and 09:50 respectively, so there's plenty of time to run and make it back in time for the 1.2k starting at 11:30.
Can I bring my children to the Hermitage 10k, 5k & 1.2k Trail Runs?
Of course, children are most welcome! There'll be festive elf hats for children to run in for the 1.2k fun run.
Can I run with a pushchair / buggy at the Hermitage 10k, 5k & 1.2k Trail Runs?
Unfortunately these routes are not suitable for buggies.
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