Tue 17 Mar 2026 Edinburgh, UK

Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

Join in for the popular lunchtime 5K, better known as the Blast 5K @ The Meadows Series - a popular mid-week event set in the heart of Edinburgh's beautiful Meadows!

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  • Tue 17 Mar 2026
East Meadows Play Park, Edinburgh
Blast 5K - The Meadows 2026 Series

12:45

Age 11 & over

£7-£9

  • 5 km road running
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Flat
  • Park
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Event overview

This cheeky wee mid-week speed session welcomes runners of all abilities on a flat, fast officially measured  and licensed 5K course.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Flat

Location

  • Park

What's included

  • Medal

Sustainability

  • Optional medal

How to enter

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
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