Sat 6 Sep 2025 Edinburgh

Trail Escape | Edinburgh | 25km Hike/Walk

Escape the City. Explore the Trails. Run or Hike/Walk a stunning trail marathon or 25km.

  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
Saughton Park, Edinburgh
25km Hike/Walk

08:30

Age 18 & over

£50

  • 25 km hiking + 710 m ascent

Event overview

Starting and finishing from Saughton Park, close to the city centre, the 25km and marathon will follow a traffic-free route along tranquil green corridors out of the city and quickly head up into the stunning Pentland Hills. The views of Edinburgh and surrounding areas will be breathtaking. The return journey will utilise the same route to ensure a smooth and seamless final few miles back into the city and that well earned finish line.

This event is part of Trail Escape | Edinburgh.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Spectators

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Location

  • Music
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Optional t-shirt

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • #1 of 4
Saughton Park, Edinburgh
25km Run

08:00

Age 18 & over

£50

  • 25 km trail running + 710 m ascent
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • #2 of 4
Saughton Park, Edinburgh
Marathon Run

08:00

Age 18 & over

£75

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 1115 m ascent
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • #4 of 4
Saughton Park, Edinburgh
Marathon Hike/Walk

08:30

Age 18 & over

£75

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 1115 m ascent
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