
Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows
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Blast 5km Series takes place at The Meadows in Edinburgh on 22 December 2026 at 12:45. Registration opens at 12:00 at East Meadows Play Park with the race starting at 12:45. Entrants pay £7 for Scottish Athletics members or £9 for non-members. Medals cost an additional £5 and there are prizes across all age categories.
Taking place over 6 Tuesdays in the year, this flat, fast, officially measured and licensed 5K course is perfect for everyone, from beginners to seasoned club runners and juniors aged 11+. With prizes across all age categories (online entrants only), optional medals (£5 extra), and results submitted to Run Britain Rankings, it’s a great way to test your speed or simply enjoy a sociable mid-week run. Every entrant has the option of supporting a local charity, with a £1 donation - our running community raised £1,149.50 for local causes in 2025. Registration opens from 12:00–12:30pm at East Meadows Play Park, with the race starting promptly at 12:45pm. East Meadows Play Park, 2 Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows takes place on Tuesday, 22 December 2026 at 12:45.
Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows is held at The Meadows in Edinburgh (Melville Drive, Edinburgh South EH9 1ND).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Meadows can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Blast 5km Series takes place at The Meadows in Edinburgh on 22 December 2026 at 12:45. Registration opens at 12:00 at East Meadows Play Park with the race starting at 12:45. Entrants pay £7 for Scottish Athletics members or £9 for non-members. Medals cost an additional £5 and there are prizes across all age categories.
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Taking place over 6 Tuesdays in the year, this flat, fast, officially measured and licensed 5K course is perfect for everyone, from beginners to seasoned club runners and juniors aged 11+. With prizes across all age categories (online entrants only), optional medals (£5 extra), and results submitted to Run Britain Rankings, it’s a great way to test your speed or simply enjoy a sociable mid-week run. Every entrant has the option of supporting a local charity, with a £1 donation - our running community raised £1,149.50 for local causes in 2025. Registration opens from 12:00–12:30pm at East Meadows Play Park, with the race starting promptly at 12:45pm. East Meadows Play Park, 2 Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1ND
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When is Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows?
Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows takes place on Tuesday, 22 December 2026 at 12:45.
Where is Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows taking place?
Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows is held at The Meadows in Edinburgh (Melville Drive, Edinburgh South EH9 1ND).
Is there anywhere to stay near Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Meadows can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows?
Tickets for Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows can be booked via whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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