Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
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Event overview
The Edinburgh 5K Race is a monthly mid-week 5 km run held in The Meadows, Edinburgh. It is also known as the Monthly Blast 5km Series and uses a flat, fast, officially measured and licensed 5K course. The event takes place on Tuesdays throughout the year, except August.
- 5 km
Details
The event is open to all runners, including children over 11. Prizes are awarded to the first male and female in all age categories for online entries. Results are submitted to Run Britain Rankings. The event supports The Athletics Trust Scotland and donates £1 per runner each month; since the start of 2025 the organiser has raised over £624 for local organisations.
Entry costs are listed as £7 standard and £9 for non-members. A £2 insurance levy applies to non-Scottish Athletics members. An optional finisher's medal is available for an additional £5. Registration accepts cash or card. The event organiser is Blast Running, based at 2 Melville Drive, Edinburgh EH9 1ND. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.