Hour To The Tower
One hour hill challenge on Corstorphine Hill featuring repeated 1K trail laps and climbs to the historic Corstorphine Hill Tower.
| Date | Sunday 6th September, 2026 |
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| Distance | Flexible Distance |
| Terrain | Hill/Fell |
| Course Profile | Hilly |
| Location | Corstorphine Hill |
| Town/City | Edinburgh |
| Area | Edinburgh & The Lothians |
| Start postcode | EH12 6UP |
| Start time | 10:00am |
Hour to the Tower is a one hour timed trail race organised by West Edinburgh Running Club on Corstorphine Hill. Runners complete as many laps as possible within the time limit, making it a unique endurance challenge that rewards both speed and pacing.
Each lap is approximately 1 kilometre with around 60 metres of ascent, climbing from the base of Corstorphine Hill to the historic Corstorphine Hill Tower before descending back to the start area. The mixed terrain course combines grass and woodland trails, with runners free to begin another lap at any point before the one hour limit expires.
Hour to the Tower offers an exciting challenge for runners of all abilities, whether aiming for a competitive lap total or simply testing personal endurance. The repeated hill climb, welcoming atmosphere and distinctive format create a memorable race in one of Edinburgh's best known green spaces.
