We love putting on events in Edinburgh for runners!
Upcoming Running Events
Browse our upcoming Edinburgh running events and secure your spot. All races are chip-timed, fully marshalled, and open to runners of all abilities.
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)
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)
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)
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/£10 (plus an optional charity donation)
Join our spooky trail half marathon on Saturday 31 October. Run trails and riverside paths through Dalmeny Estate and Cammo. Start at Longcraigs Pier. Limited places. Register now!
Entry: £28
The Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra is back for 2027: Tackle 90K through historic towns, scenic Fife, and ancient paths. Run where pilgrims once journeyed.
Entry: £120 ( incl GPS tracking, aid stations, bus, race t-shirt, goodies, first aid, fully marked route).
Need Chip Timing for Your Event?
We provide professional chip timing services for running events across Scotland. From community 5Ks to trail races, our reliable timing technology ensures accurate results every time.
Past events we've timed include: 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!
Get a free quote -> hello@blastrunning.co.uk
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?
Running for Good since 2019
Every Blast Running event supports a local charity. Since our very first race on 29th September 2019, we've raised over £20,000 for causes close to our hearts – from children's charities to mental health organisations and armed forces support.
Past beneficiaries include: 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.
Thank you to every runner who's helped make this possible.
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