Blast 5K @ Meadows November 2025!

Rain? What Rain?

It was one of those Edinburgh afternoons - grey skies, a steady drizzle, and just enough wind to test your resolve. But true to form, our hardy Blast Runners turned up in force for November’s 5K at The Meadows!

A fantastic 62 runners braved the rain, and despite the soggy conditions, an incredible 14 PBs were smashed - proof that grit, determination, and a bit of puddle-dodging go a long way. And yes, in typical fashion, the rain stopped just as soon as we packed all the kit back into the Buzz.

We were delighted to welcome plenty of new faces this month, including Adam and George MacLennan, who travelled down from north of Inverness and joined us before heading back home. Great to have you both and come back soon!

This month we were fundraising for Athletics Trust Scotland, and we were thrilled to have Jenny Selman on hand helping with registration and cheering everyone on throughout the race. Together we raised £146 - every penny going towards supporting athletes of all levels so they can access athletics and feel supported in their sport.

A massive thank you to our wonderful marshals - Charlie, John, Brian, Richard, Alan and Issy  - who needed a little convincing to leave the warmth of the cafes this time round, but kept everyone smiling and safe round the course.

Podium Highlights

Big congratulations to our category winners — outstanding performances across the board, and plenty of friendly competition to spur everyone on.

Full results are available to view on the Meadows 5K Results page.

Next Up: The Mulled Wine One!

We’ll be back at The Meadows on 16th December for our Mulled Wine 5K — complete with festive cheer and our Race Director’s world-famous shortbread 😋. You can sign up at our Blast 5K @ Meadows events page.