Where can I find the Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksSeven Hills of Edinburgh 23K
This race edition
- Race date
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- Race timezone
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- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £146
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Decision summary
Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:26/km
- Entry fee
- £16
- Typical conditions
- 72/100
- Evidence depth
- 41 verified facts
4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Lower than 88% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K has known course details for its 23k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 23 km
- Terrain
- Mixed, Road, Trail
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Parkland, Forest, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K?
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 671 m.
Where does the Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K route go?
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K route starts at Calton Hill, Edinburgh and finishes at Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Underfoot, expect mixed - roads, parkland and cross-country paths over the hills, with many road-crossings including major roads. It passes Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle Rock, Corstorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill and Braid Hill. No fixed route - competitors choose their own way between the hill-top checkpoints, which must be visited in a set order.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Forest
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
- Competitive
Terrain
- Mixed
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 671 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 1:32:00 (Mike Lindsay)
- Field size
- 640
- Field cap
- 280
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Course must be completed within 4 hours; checkpoints are staffed on that basis.
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- The Challenge is for runners slower than 1hr 45min for a half Marathon and starts at 9.45am; The Race is for the higher Standard field and starts at 10.15am.
Access and course status
- Start
- Calton Hill, Edinburgh
- Finish
- Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Mixed roads, parkland and cross Country paths over the hills, with many road Crossings including major roads.
- Landmarks
- Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle Rock, Corstorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill, Arthur's Seat
- Notable features
- No fixed route - competitors choose their own way between the hill-top checkpoints, which must be visited in a set order
- At least 14.3 miles (a little over 14 miles) long
- competitors visit six hill-top checkpoints in a set order and clip their race-number at each before finishing back at Calton Hill
- Course includes five water-stations
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £16 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £146 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 72Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Seven Hills of Edinburgh 23K cost?
The adult entry fee is £16, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £146 including modelled travel and accommodation.
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