We love putting on events in Edinburgh for runners!
Upcoming Events
Join us.. simply click on any event to find out more and book your place.
Join us for our popular lunchtime 5K run through Edinburgh’s beautiful Meadows! This cheeky wee mid week speed session welcomes runners of all abilities on a flat, fast course.
Entry: £7/£9 (plus an optional charity donation)
Take on 20 Along the Forth! A scenic 20 mile marathon supported run, perfectly timed for your Spring Marathon training.
Entry: £26.50 (includes an optional £1 charity donation)
Race the Tram Edinburgh – plot your own route, race the tram, and beat it back to Edinburgh Park Central! Fun, fast, and flexible. Open to all runners.
Entry: £20
NEW ULTRA FOR 2026 UTMB Index 100K category: Tackle the Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra! 90K through historic towns, scenic Fife, and ancient paths. Run where pilgrims once journeyed.
Entry: £135 ( includes GPS tracking, aid stations, bus, race t-shirt, goodies, photographers, first aid, and fully marked route).
Three summer evenings, three iconic Edinburgh parks. Run one for £12 or commit to all three for £30. Friendly 5Ks, great atmosphere, prizes and progress guaranteed.
Entry: £12 per race or £30 for all three (includes an optional donation)
Run and make a difference! Join the My Name’s Doddie Charity Race along the scenic Silverknowes Prom and Cramond Foreshore - 5K, 10K and kids 1K
Entry: £2 (1K), £10/£12 (5K), £18/£20 (10K)
Run into the sunset on 20 June 2026. Choose your distance, chase a PB, or go ultra on this flat, fast, fully supported seaside running festival.
Entry: £2 Kids, £18 7km, £28 half, £43 Marathon, £60 Relay, £43 Ultra (entries include an optional charity donation)
Honour history, test your legs and soak up East Lothian’s finest views in this bold new challenge, with running and walking options, big hills, big heart and brilliant support throughout.
Entry: £30 Solo 30K, £45 Relay 30K, £10 10K Walk (£5 per entry goes to charity)
Chip Timing Service
Organising your own event and need chip timing? Get in touch to find out how we can help.
We have timed events for Aberdeen 5K, Cani Cross Edinburgh, Red Moss Kips Race, The Tom Robb Memorial Race, Chariots Beach Race, St Andrews, The Edinburgh Frontrunners 5K Pride, Bluebell Trail Run and we’d love to time yours!
Email hello@blastrunning.co.uk for a quote
Your Race . Your Pace
All our runs are chip timed however our spirit is that we are here to support your personal running goals. Whether you are trying to break 20 minutes or 40 minutes for your 5km the clock only starts timing you when you cross the start line.… can you sneak under your PB?
Social Conscience
From the very first runner across the start line on 29th September 2019 we have been supporting local charities and causes close to our hearts.
We have fundraised for Play Therapy Base, The MS Society Scotland, Fresh Start, Cramond Playgroup, Rosa UK, Citadel Youth Centre, My Park Scotland, SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity), The Water of Leith Conservation Trust, Young Lives Vs Cancer, RNLI, Held in Our Hearts, 500 Miles, Kidney Kids Scotland, Richmond’s Hope, Firefly International and the Scottish Refugee Council.
Since 2019 we have raised over £20K (updated Jan ‘25) and thank you ALL for your help in raising this much needed money or these wonderful charities!
Runners’ Rants (and Raves!)
Fantastic event, enjoyed the route. Very well organised, and big thanks to all the marshals - great friendly response from them throughout the course, much appreciated!
- Steven B, February 2026, Facebook - The Innocent Half
My first Blast run -very well organised. Thanks to all encouraging Marshalls, lovely Burns medal. We will be back!
-George F, January 2026, Facebook - Blast 5K @ The Meadows
A great course and event! Thanks everyone at Blast, you’re the best!
- Frances W, December 2025, Facebook - The Santa & Elf Dash
Boys absolutely loved it! Thanks so much for all the organising and such a fun event.
- Linda P, December 2025, Facebook - The Elf Dash
What a brilliant route this year - I loved it! Thanks as usual to all the cheerful marshals. A great event. Well done, everyone.
- Julia A, December 2025, Facebook - The Santa & Elf Dash
Thank you Cat and the Blast team. I really enjoyed the route this year. I think it's the best one so far. I didn't enjoy the grass uphill near the end but I have lived to tell the tale. Thank you to the marshals for all the encouragement and support.
- Claire H, December 2025, Facebook - The Santa & Elf Dash
Absolutely brilliant race, a massive THANKS to you Cat & all your team plus the sponsors, heroes one & all. Cheers!
- Neil M, December 2025, Facebook - The Mulled Wine 5K @ The Meadows
Huge thanks to everyone great event and a very welcomed hot chocolate at the end Fab medal too, had FOMO and ended up buying one.
-Jill S, November 2025, Facebook - The Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K
Much fun and such a beautiful route. Thanks guys.
~John M, October 2025, Facebook - The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half
Fab morning ,brilliant event - thank you Blast
~Tracy P, October 2025, Facebook - The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half
Thank u so much to everyone! a special thanks to elodie and the two Marshalls on the bikes at the back who made sure I didn't die and got me over that line! First ever race never mind a half marathon.... so proud of myself, and I tell u that tea at the end was out of this world! Amazing race Thanks again everyone.
~Sarah D, October 2025, Facebook - The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half
I’ve been participating in Blast Running events since 2021, and have had nothing but great experiences. It’s one of my go-to places to check for local running events when I’m planning out my year and my training blocks. The events are well organised, set up and supported by the event team, well signposted and marshalled, with great support and encouragement from the event team covering all areas of the event from registration through to the finish line. Pre race communications always clear and thorough, team quick to respond to any queries or last minute changes!
~ Zoe M, August 2025, Google Review
Great trail run through Dalmeny woods and over the Forth Road Bridge. Very scenic. Keep some energy for the last few miles though as some energy zapping inclines.
~ Mark J, August 2025, Google Review
Super events!!
Always well organised, affordable and great medals 🥇 and photos too!! 20ATF is my fave!!
Thank you Cat and the team keep up the great work 🫶🏽✨❤️
~ Louise O’N, August 2025, Google Review
Best running company out there! some amazing runs in great locations around edinburgh, always so well marshalled and the results always come out quickly!
~ Angus T, August 2025, Google Review
I had an amazing day!! I ran the marathon as a relay with a friend and we loved it. Staff were supportive, plenty room for spectators and a great route. Thank you 🏃♀️
~ Debbie G, 26 June 2023, RaceCheck - The Sunset Running Festival
I love Blast Running Events, because there is lots of variety in distance and terrain, the Blast team are very welcoming and are so inclusive - everyone is welcome. I can’t wait for the next race at Dalmeny Trail Half Mara in October x
~ Jenn O, August 2025, Google Review
I love that you can generally enter their events on the day. They are friendly, efficient and licensed and offer a great variety of events for all sorts of runners.
~ Frances W, August 2025, Google Review
I ran the Innocent Half and 20 Along The Forth in early 2025 as part of my training for the Edinburgh Marathon. The organisation of each was excellent. Safe and efficient stewarding without being officious or obtrusive. The vibe was relaxed, friendly and fun. I managed a totally unexpected half-marathon PB at the Innocent Half despite a big hill in the middle and it blowing a gale on the day!
~ Robert B, August 2025, Google Review
Well done to all involved, thoroughly enjoyed it (well maybe not the stairs ) and thanks to Cat and her team, great event, recommend.
~ Dave M, October 2025, Facebook - The Dalmeny Estate Trail Half