Sunday 5th July 2026 The annual Seven Hills of Edinburgh returned on a humid, drizzly morning, with hundreds of runners taking on one of the capital's most iconic and challenging races. Starting from Calton Hill, competitors had to navigate their own route across Edinburgh's seven hills, covering around 14.3 miles with more than 2,200 feet … Continue reading CAAC Helps Keep Seven Hills Runners Going
CAAC Duo Conquer Glas Tulaichean
On the 16th May, Iain and Tristan, both part of the Senior Endurance Squad, made the trip north, to the Spittal of Glenshee for one of Scotland's classic hill races. While many races are won and lost on the descents, the Glas Tulaichean Hill Race offers something a little different: a race that's all about … Continue reading CAAC Duo Conquer Glas Tulaichean
PEAKY BLINDERS: CORSTORPHINE CONTINUE WINNING STREAK IN SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH RACE
CORSTORPHINE AAC continued its incredible streak in the Seven Hills of Edinburgh race by claiming a hat-trick of titles. Jack Eykelbosch claimed first place in a time of 1:39:04 ahead of team-mate and last year’s champion Julian Barrable, who came home in 1:43:34. Cameron Fordyce’s ninth-place finish (1:57:22) meant CAAC claimed the overall team prize … Continue reading PEAKY BLINDERS: CORSTORPHINE CONTINUE WINNING STREAK IN SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH RACE
OUT OF THE DARKNESS: TRISTAN RABAEIJS ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HIS 29-HOUR ULTRA
IF running more than 100 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge, what about adding in 40mph gales, rain and biting cold temperatures amid the bleak darkness of night? That’s what Tristan Rabaeijs faced when he took on and completed the Ultra Scotland 100 race across the Southern Upland Way. It was very much a step … Continue reading OUT OF THE DARKNESS: TRISTAN RABAEIJS ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HIS 29-HOUR ULTRA
AGE IS NO BARRIER TO CLUB VETERAN MARTIN
CAAC veteran Martin Caldwell is living proof that age is just a number as he continues to lace up some of his vast collection of running shoes at 70. Martin, who joined the club in 1993, was a relative latecomer to athletics but still loves to stretch his legs four or five times a week … Continue reading AGE IS NO BARRIER TO CLUB VETERAN MARTIN
ACTION ROUND-UP: SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH PRIZE HAUL, 800m PBs AND SUPERTEAMS FINAL
THERE was a glut of CAAC medals at the Seven Hills of Edinburgh event in both individual and teams categories. Ritchie Gardiner (pictured), who has earned a Scotland vest for the Snowdon International on July 15 following a string of impressive runs, won the gruelling 14-mile event in a time of 1hr 35mins 29secs. Ritchie, … Continue reading ACTION ROUND-UP: SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH PRIZE HAUL, 800m PBs AND SUPERTEAMS FINAL
ACTION ROUND-UP FROM SNAL, EDINBURGH MARATHON, SUPERTEAMS, HILL CHAMPS AND CSSAL
A HECTIC couple of weeks have seen Corstorphine athletes rack up some impressive results on the track, road and in the hills. Olivia Clarke (U20) won the 1,500m at the Scottish National Athletics League (SNAL) meeting on Sunday in a time of 4mins 36.36secs to continue her stellar start to the track and field season. In … Continue reading ACTION ROUND-UP FROM SNAL, EDINBURGH MARATHON, SUPERTEAMS, HILL CHAMPS AND CSSAL
DOWN ’N’ UP
Another COVID tinged year, but no enthusiasm lost for this epic festive race on the back of Corstorphine Hill. It was the fifteenth year we have run it in this format (16 if you include the Summer 2005 prologue, of UP only) and we were treated to a very atmospheric chilly morning. Having woken late, … Continue reading DOWN ’N’ UP
CAAC Down ‘n’ Up
Saturday 21 December 9am. There is just over 1 week until the annual running of the CAAC down'N'UP. At its core a festive social hurrah to the year, but also a fierce battle with conditions, friends, foes and sometimes hangovers.. If you haven't done it before, we will be meeting at the top of Kaimes … Continue reading CAAC Down ‘n’ Up
Tinto Hill Race
We welcomed Dave Hall back into the Scottish hills today, and having lived at altitude for the last 3 months and then supplemented that with a shot of adrenalin before leaving the house (read car batteries flat and running late). He charged off up to the Tinto summit with a fair lead over Tom then … Continue reading Tinto Hill Race