According to local legend, Edinburgh is built on seven hills (in reality there are a few more), and an annual race offers competitors the opportunity to take them all on. The route combines road- and hill-running, cross-country and urban orienteering, covering just over 22km (14mi) and around 670m (2,200ft) of ascent and descent. The start and finish point is at Calton Hill, and runners have to make their way through six checkpoints: the Castle, Corstorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill and the famous Arthur’s Seat.

Seven Hills of Edinburgh

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