Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
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About the race
The Blast 5km Series at The Meadows is a monthly midday timed 5K held in The Meadows, Edinburgh. The course is officially measured and licensed, described as flat and suitable for mid-week speed sessions. Events in the series run through 2026 and are organised by Blast Running from a base at 2 Melville Drive, Edinburgh EH9 1ND, with a listed location of East Meadows Play Park on Melville Drive.
The series is open to runners aged 11 and above and has a maximum attendee capacity of 250. Results are submitted to Run Britain Rankings and Scottish Athletics. Online entries include prizes for first male and female in each age category. An optional finisher's medal is available for an additional £5 and the event supports local charities, with £1 from each runner donated to charity; December 2026’s nominated charity is 500 miles. Past charity fundraising for a nominated charity amounted to £168 in October 2026.
Standard entry fees are stated as £7, with a higher non-member rate and an insurance levy that applies to non Scottish Athletics members which is passed to Scottish Athletics. The event typically offers a themed snack and water or tea for finishers and publishes a route on Strava. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
