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Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows 2025


  • Blast Running 2 Melville Dr Edinburgh, EH9 1ND United Kingdom (map)

Join us for our popular Edinburgh 5K race, better known as the Monthly Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows Lunchtime run (except August) - a popular mid-week event set in the heart of Edinburgh's beautiful Meadows! This cheeky wee mid-week speed session welcomes runners of all abilities on a flat, fast officially measured and licensed 5K course.

What to Expect at the Monthly Meadows Lunchtime Run:

  • Open to all runners - beginners and seasoned club runners alike

  • Prizes for 1st Male and Female in all age categories

  • Optional finisher's medal

  • Results submitted to Run Britain Rankings

  • Each run supports a local Edinburgh Charity

Since the start of 2025, we’ve already raised over £517 for local organisations, and we continue to donate £1 per runner every month.

Event Details:

  • Where: East Meadows Play Park, Melville Drive

  • When: Monthly Tuesdays at 12:45pm

  • Entry: £7 standard / £9 non-members (Includes £2 insurance levy for non Scottish Athletics members)

  • Registration: 12:00-12:30pm, cash or card accepted

Next events: September 2nd, October 7th, November 4th, December 16th.

Earlier Event: 16 July
Inverleith Sundowner 5K - July event
Later Event: 14 September
The Scottish Mile