The Seven Hills of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh combines road running, trail running, hill running and urban orienteering. The course is at least 14.3 miles in length and includes 2200 feet of ascent and descent. There is no fixed route; competitors choose their own way between the hill-top checkpoints.
The event is organised as two sections. The Race is aimed at runners of a stronger standard. The Challenge is for runners of more modest ability and starts half an hour before the Race. Leading runners often complete the course in under 1 hour 40; others may take up to 4 hours.
The 2026 event takes place on Sunday 5 July. Entries for the Challenge are full; entries for the Race are open on EntryCentral and the entry fee is £16. The event site includes a gallery of photos from past and recent events. The Seven Hills organisation is assisting with erosion repair at Calton Hill and is making a financial contribution towards that work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.