The Seven Hills of Edinburgh

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh is an event that combines road running, trail running, hill running and urban orienteering. The course is at least 14.3 miles in length and involves 2200 feet of ascent and descent. There is no fixed route; competitors choose their own way between hill-top checkpoints.

The event is organised in two sections. "The Race" is intended for runners of a higher standard, while "The Challenge" is for those expected to take longer; the Challenge starts half an hour in advance of the Race. Leading runners often complete the course in under 1 hour 40 minutes, and participants are generally allowed up to 4 hours to finish.

Information for the 2026 event notes the date as Sunday 5th July and states that entries for both the Challenge and the Race are now full. The organiser maintains a gallery of photos from past events and a video of the previous year. The event is also assisting with restoration work on Calton Hill and is making a financial contribution towards turf restoration there. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.