Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2025

Name: Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2025
Start: 2025-11-23T00:00:00Z
End: 2025-11-23T00:00:00Z
Location: Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh EH9 3HJ, UK
Rating: 4.8

Sun, Nov 23, 2025

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Edinburgh

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Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2025

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Join this fun, family-friendly event as we near the festive season. Taking participants around the Hermitage Nature Reserve and Blackford Hill, this event is open to all abilities, with races ranging from 10k to 1.2k. Participate and claim a finisher's memento.

1.2k Festive Fun Run, 5k and 10k

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Sun, Nov 23, 2025

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Location

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh EH9 3HJ, UK

Start times

Sunday, Nov 23, 2025

1.2k Festive Fun Run: 11:30 AM5k: 9:50 AM10k: 9:45 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km Trail Runs and Festive Fun Run 2025

1.2k Festive Fun Run

1.2km

£7

5km

£12.50 - £19.50

10k

10km

£24

Route information

Terrain Trails

Elevation Hilly

All routes will be off-road, taking participants through the grounds of the beautiful Hermitage House Nature Reserve, which hosts woodlands, grasslands and wetlands that are brimming with local wildlife. The three courses will be extensively signposted and well-marshalled.

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. Both the 5k and 10k routes consist of one lap of a mixed-terrain course, providing stunning views across Edinburgh and the Forth.

The 1.2k fun run is up and down the main drive to the Hermitage House. All proceedings from the fun run will go to South Morningside Primary School and additional contributions will also support the Friends of the Hermitage and Blackford Hill. Participating children will all receive an elf hat to wear and keep after the event.

What's included

Elf hat (for children)
Race momento
Category prizes
Post-race drink and snack
Fully marked and marshalled courses
Professional race timing
First aid team

How to get there

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh EH9 3HJ, UK

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Parking

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.

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Event day logistics

08:45 Registration opens for 10k, 5k and Fun Run

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 for the Fun Run

11:10 Prize presentation for 10k and 5k

11:25 Fun Run race briefing

11:30 Fun Run 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 Fun Run is open to everyone.

Restrictions

This course is not suitable for Canicross runners - please do not bring your dog/s. The 10k and 5k routes are not suitable for pushchairs, prams or buggies, but they can be used in the Fun Run.

Race Numbers

Race numbers will be issued at registration.

Toilets

Limited male and female public toilets and additional portaloos will be located at the stables by the main Hermitage of Braid House and the start/finish area.

Changing

There will be a small change tent by the finish line to leave kit in for after the race. Please mark your belongings with your race number.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the 10km and 5km to the first 3 male and female runners, the first O40 male and female and 1st junior male and female (in the 5km) - unless in the top 3 overall and then a roll down applies. No prizes will be awarded for the Fun Run.

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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 the 10k and 5k routes are not suitable for buggies, but the 1.2k Fun Run can accommodate them.