Edinburgh residents looking for a ‘brtual challenge’ are in for a treat.
Tough Mudder is set to come to the city, bringing ‘epic obstacles and relentless terain’. The event is being held on June 7 at Hopetoun Estate in South Queensferry.
Described as the ‘ultimate test of strength, endurance and sheer willpower’, the event is ‘designed to break you down’. Participants can choose to do the 5K version or 15K – for those ‘ready to go the distance’.
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Tough Mudder was founded in 2010, and hosts challenges in 10 countries with over six million people taking part.
A spokesperson for Tough Mudder said: “Scots get ready – Tough Mudder is back, and it’s coming in harder, faster, and muddier than ever before. On Saturday 7 June 2025,
“Hopetoun Estate in South Queensferry will play host to one of the grittiest, most adrenaline-pumping obstacle courses in the UK. Just 35 minutes from Edinburgh and 50 minutes from Glasgow, this brand-new location is the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and sheer willpower.
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“Nestled along the shores of the Firth of Forth, this 6,500-acre playground is unlike anything Tough Mudder Scotland has seen before. Think winding woodland trails, deep mud trenches, beachside terrain, and epic water obstacles that will push you to your absolute limits.
“With breathtaking views across to the hills of Fife, don’t let the scenery fool you, this course is designed to break you down before building you back up.”
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