Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
The Blast 5km Series at East Meadows Play Park on Melville Drive in Edinburgh is a recurring timed 5K event held on select dates in 2026. The course is officially measured and licensed and is described by the organiser as flat and fast.
The series is open to runners aged 11 and over. Entry fees listed for 2026 include a standard fee of £7 and a non-member fee of £10; a £3 insurance levy applies to non-Scottish Athletics members. There is a maximum attendee capacity of 250. An optional finisher's medal is available for an additional £5. Prizes are awarded to the first male and female in each age category for online entries.
Results are submitted to Run Britain Rankings and Scottish Athletics. The event supports local charities, with £1 per runner donated and past donations reported; a recent donation of £75 supported The Scan Academy and the nominated charity for May is Simpson’s Special Care Babies. Finishers are provided with a themed snack and drinks, with a cherry blossom shaped shortbread noted for May. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
