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Join Blast Running for one of their popular 5k and 10k events. Open to everyone, from total beginners to speed kings and queens, run at whatever pace you feel comfortable at. Complete your run with other runners who will support you and inspire you to reach the finish line!
5k, 10k and Kids 1K
Where and when
Location: Gipsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh EH5, UK
Start times: 5k: 10:15 AM, 10k: 10:15 AM, Kids 1K: 10:00 AM
Route information
Join Blast Running and legends of Scottish Rugby for either a 5k or 10k run. Raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and get the chance to run alongside Scott Hastings and other sporting heroes!
10am at Gypsy Brae, Silverknowes Prom. We also have a 1K event for the kids. Open to everyone, from total beginners to speed kings and queens, run at whatever pace you feel comfortable at. Complete your run with other runners who will support you and inspire you to reach the finish line. The route will be marked and there will be marshals on the course. All runners will receive a medal.
What's included
- Prizes for 1st Male and Female in each age category
- Fully marked and marshalled course
- Post race snacks and drinks
- Water station at 5km point
- Optional finisher medal
Event day logistics
10:00 Kids 1K starts
10:15 5K and 10K starts
12:00 Event ends
Age Requirements
- 1K runners - no age restrictions and children may be accompanied by parents, siblings or other responsible runners.
- 5K runners should be aged 11 or older on the day of the event
- 10K runners should be aged 15 or older on the day of the event
