Turnhouse Hill Race

The senior Turnhouse Hill race (5.2kms, 310 metres - start time 7.30pm) is a traditional hill race suited for all runners with hill running experience. Although relatively short, the main ascent and descent to/from the summit are steep so hill shoes are advised. The route is mostly tracked although the steep climb up to the summit is through heather.

The race start is a few minutes jog up the glen road from the Flotterstone car park (NT229631).

There is also a shorter (2.2 kms, 160 metres) junior race (ages 10-15). This is turn up on the day and FREE. This will start at 7.35pm.

More information can be found here:

https://penicuikharriers.org.uk/turnhouse-hill-race/

Getting There

By Car

Flotterstone Car Park is located just off the A702 just south of Edinburgh. Heading out of Edinburgh over the bypass at Lothianburn, bear right at the fork and after approx 2.5m/4km Flotterstone will be on your right.

Number collection (from 6.15pm) is near the Pentland café at the Flotterstone car park (EH26 0PR or NT232630) within the Pentland Hills Regional Park. What3words: animate.collide.panicking

Due to limited parking, it would be appreciated if you could car share as much as possible. Parking is also possible at the Flotterstone Inn, but you must have a drink afterwards.

There will be marshals assisting with car parking, please take advice from them regarding parking and follow their instructions.

By Bus

101 or 102 (Houston buses) can get you to the Flotterstone Inn for the race start, but stop before the race end.

Other bus alternative would be the Lothian 37/47 and Borders 62 to Penicuik, but you would need to jog over via Mauricewood Road.

Facilities

There are very limited toilet facilities behind the Pentland café.
There are no changing and showering facilities available.

Safety

This race is run under SHR rules and although close to the longest day of the year, all runners must carry full body cover (weather conditions applicable) and a whistle. A compass is not needed as the course will be marshalled but you are advised to print a copy of the map although the route will be well marshalled.