EDINBURGH
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2027*
TRAIL MARATHON OR 25KM
SUPER EARLY BIRD ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR 2027
*THE 2027 DATE IS PROVISIONAL. IF IT CHANGES AND YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED
About Trail Escape: Edinburgh
STUNNING TRAILS
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 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.
See the route maps below.
RACE PACK COLLECTION
Saturday 11 September 2027
Info Tent at the start, Saughton Park
YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR BIB NUMBER ON THE MORNING OF THE EVENT.
WE WILL NOT BE POSTING ANY RACE PACKS.
Numbers will be allocated upon collection. Someone else can collect on your behalf but they will need your booking reference number.
MARATHON ROUTE MAP
The event will start and finish in Saughton Park, close by to the Balgreen tram for public transport access.
RUN START: 08:00
HIKE START: 08:30
Please note that the 2027 route may be subject to some change closer to the event.
25KM ROUTE MAP
The 25km will also start and finish in Saughton Park, close by to the Balgreen tram for public transport access.
RUN START: 08:00
HIKE START: 08:30
Please note that the 2027 route may be subject to some change closer to the event.
CITY START & FINISH
Trail Escape : Edinburgh will start and finish in Saughton Public Park close to the city centre before heading out on traffic-free routes to the surrounding countryside and back again. Escape city streets and explore the vast expanse of rolling hills, tough climbs, fields, reservoirs and woodland beyond. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes you might never find alone.
Enjoy the rare opportunity to take part in a trail event that offers city convenience! Book a place to stay, walk to the start and back from the finish, celebrate with friends & family, and take in all that the city has to see & do.
RUN OR HIKE
Choose to run or hike / walk.
The routes will suit all levels of runners and experienced walkers. (We would recommend you can walk for at least seven hours non stop before the marathon event.)
If you sign up to run, don’t worry if you need to walk some of the way - that’s encouraged so you can properly take in the beauty of where you are running! The climbing, descending and overall terrain will be challenging in places, but we assure you that slowing down to take in everything that is Trail Escape is more than acceptable.
Marshals, signage & spectators
FULLY SUPPORTED ROUTE
The 25km and marathon routes will be fully supported with way-finding and marshals just like a traditional road event.
We will be giving participants trackers for this event for an added layer of safety and reassurance on the route.
Along the way, there will be Aid Stations in place with fuel, food, hydration & toilets to help you along the way.
TIMING & MEDALS
This will be a timed event but not necessarily a race.
Your goal is to enjoy running or walking on these incredible routes. Stopping to enjoy the views is strongly encouraged.
Forget the pressure of chasing PBs or worrying about split times. Trail Escape is about enjoying the environment we are taking you through on your way to getting that medal for finishing a Trail Escape marathon or 25km.