Hot Chocolate 5km & 10km
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Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K
The Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K is an organised running event in Edinburgh, put on by Blast Running at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground (50 W Shore Rd, EH5 1QD). The route runs along the prom and finishes near the waterfront. What3words location is ///bonds.deck.losses.
Distances and age limits:
- 5K: Ages 11+
- 10K: Ages 17+
Entry fees are set by distance and membership status. Example fees listed include a standard 5K entry at £13 and a Scottish Athletics member rate at £10, with an under 18 5K price of £5. The 10K standard entry is listed as £18 and £15 for Scottish Athletics members. A £3 insurance levy applies for non-Scottish Athletics members; this levy goes to Scottish Athletics. There is an optional finisher’s medal for an additional £5.
The event offers prizes for first male and female in all age categories for online entries. Results are submitted to Run Britain Rankings. The event is Scottish Athletics licensed and supports two charities: Cancer Card and the Bowelbabe Fund. A cup of hot chocolate is provided for all finishers. The organiser and location details are listed as Blast Running at the Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground in Edinburgh. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
