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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Expected October 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

20K

Distance

20km

Start Time

10:00

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Runners take on a marked loop through the woodlands of Corstorphine Hill, a pocket of forest minutes from central Edinburgh, with distances of 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K all starting at 10:00 in the morning. The route mixes forest trails, woodland paths and natural terrain, with gentle rolling climbs, flowing descents and occasional openings in the trees that frame views across the city. It is a single loop for the 5K, set up for flowing trail running rather than fast times, and the organisers describe it as suitable for first-time off-road runners as well as experienced trail racers. Race day is chip timed, with a free bag drop from 8:30am, marshals and medical support on course, free race photography, an exclusive finisher medal and post-race goodies at the finish. A water station sits at the finish area, and the 2026 edition is listed as cancelled.

Autumn colours across Corstorphine Hill's woodlands
Views over Edinburgh from openings in the trees
Twisting forest trails with flowing descents
Kilometre markers and marshals the whole way round

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Event village on Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh EH12 8WW, with the start and finish area a short walk from the portable toilets

Finish

Finish area within the event village on Corstorphine Hill, where medals, post-race goodies and the water station are located

Race Day

Bag drop opens in the event village at 8:30am and stays open until all participants have finished. All four distances start at 10:00am. After crossing the finish line, runners are asked to keep moving through the finish area so the course stays clear, collecting their medal and post-race goodies before meeting friends and family. Photographers are positioned around the course and at the finish line.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Chip timing

Exclusive finisher's medal

Free race photography

Post-race goodies

Fully marked course

Friendly marshals

Medical support

Hydration station at the finish

Woodland park course

Suitable for all abilities

Professional event delivery

Toilets and bag drop

Race photosYes. Photographers are positioned around the course and at the finish line, and photos are uploaded to the Up and Running Events Facebook page in the days after the event. Runners are encouraged to tag @upandrunningevents and use #upandrunningevents on social media.

Food after the finishPost-race goodies are handed out after the finish line, alongside the finisher medal.

On the day

Bag drop

RecommendedBone-conduction headphones

ParkingNo parking information was published on the event listing. Full driving directions to Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh EH12 8WW are available through Google Maps.

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

Marshals on courseYes. The course is fully marked with kilometre markers and directional arrows, and friendly marshals are positioned around the route to guide runners.

First aid on courseYes. Medical support is part of the race-day setup alongside marshals around the course, and the finish area has a water station for runners as they come through.

Aid stationsFinish area: water available for all runners. There is no water station out on the route. · Hydration stations · First Aid support · Kilometre markers · Fully marshalled and marked route · Finishers medal · Chip-timed results · Post-race goodies · Free race photos

Water on course · 1No. Because of the nature and distance of the course, there is no water station out on the route. A water station is available at the finish area for all runners.

Before you enter

RefundsUp to 30 days before the event you can cancel and receive a refund on your entry fees. After this point we cannot offer any refunds.

TransfersUp to 7 days before the event you can (i) transfer to another event or (ii) receive the equivalent amount of voucher points onto your profile for use against a future event. Up to three days before an event you can (i) transfer your place to someone else you may know who wishes to take part or (ii) do the event virtually at any time and receive your medal in the post - you must email [email protected] ahead of event day. We cannot transfer your entry to another event within 7 days of the event.

If the race is cancelledThe 2026 edition of Corstorphine Hill 5k/10k/15k/20k is listed as cancelled, and all four distances show as cancelled in the event summary.

Minimum ageIn accordance with Scottish Athletics guidelines, all 5k runners should be 11 or above, and all 10k runners should be above the age of 15. Children remain the responsibility of their parents/guardian throughout the events. If the parent/guardian is satisfied the child can confidently run 5k or 10k unaccompanied they may do so, with a parent/guardian remaining onsite at all times.

DogsYes this is typically ok for most locations, however please check the run route course as some locations can be a mix of path, trail and grass so it is not always suitable for running with a buggy. Please try and stay to the left as much as possible to give room for other runners.

HeadphonesNo. Standard headphones are not permitted as they can be dangerous to you, other runners, event staff and members of the public. Bone-conduction headphones are allowed, as they keep your ears open and ensure you can hear marshals, safety instructions and what is happening around you at all times. Any runner wearing non-permitted headphones may be asked to remove them during the event.

Collecting your numberRace bibs are collected at the registration desk on the day of your event. Typically, this will open an hour and a half before your race is scheduled to commence. All race-day information is sent out in an email to participants the week of your run.

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Overview

The practical side

Good to know

Is the 2026 event still going ahead?

Can I leave a bag somewhere while I run?

Is this course suitable for a first trail race?

Will I receive race information in the lead up to my event?

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