📍 Location
- Venue: Hermitage of Braid House, Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6JF
- Parking: No parking inside the Hermitage. On-road parking available on Braid Road, Hermitage Drive, and nearby streets. Competitors must walk ~0.6km from the lodge house entrance to the start line.
- Transport: Public transport and cycling encouraged. Limited bike racks available at the Lodge Coffee House.
📅 Event Date & Timings
- Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
- Registration:
- 10km & 5km: 8:45 am – 9:30 am
- Festive Fun Run: until 11:00 am
- Race Briefings:
- 10km & 5km: 9:40 am
- Festive Fun Run: 11:25 am
- Race Start Times:
- 10km: 9:45 am
- 5km: 9:50 am
- Festive Fun Run (1.2km): 11:30 am
- Prize Giving: 11:10 am
🎉 Highlights
- Community Support: Proceeds benefit South Morningside Primary School & Friends of the Hermitage.
- Race Mementos: All 10km & 5km participants receive a keepsake. Children in the fun run get an elf hat.
- Facilities: Toilets and portaloos at the stables near Hermitage House. Small change tent available.
- Prizes: Awarded to top 3 male/female, first O40 male/female, and first junior (5km only).
⚠️ Important Notes
- Trail surfaces include uneven paths, grass, mud, and tarmac.
- No dogs (except on leads for the fun run), no pushchairs on trail runs.
- Adverse weather may reschedule the event.
- First aid available at start/finish.
🏅 Race Options & Entry Fees
| Race | Age Requirement | Entry Fee (Online) | On-the-Day Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10km Trail Run | 16+ | £22.50 (first 40), £24.00 (next 40), £25.00 (until closing) | £28.00 |
| 5km Trail Run | 11+ | £18.00 (first 20), £19.50 (next 20), £20.00 (until closing) | £25.00 |
| 5km Junior (11–15) | 11–15 | £12.50 (first 10), £13.50 (until closing) | £15.00 |
| Festive Fun Run (1.2km) | Children under 10 with adult | £7.00 (until 31 Oct), £8.00 (until 22 Nov) | £9.00 |
🏅 Photos and Video
Facebook Photo album by We Run Scotland for 2025 Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill 10km and 5km
🏅 Results
RESULTS 2025 – Please wait till the module loading. For more information about the results – CLICK here.
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