Hot Chocolate 5k & 10k
Join Blast Running for the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K on Sunday 23rd November. We’ll be hitting the prom together and celebrating at the finish line with a well-deserved hot chocolate to warm you up!
About Hot Chocolate 5k & 10k
| 23rd November 2025 | |
| 11am - 1pm | |
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Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground West Shore Road, Edinburgh North EH5 1QD |
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| £10 / £15 / £5 under 18s (plus £2 insurance levy for non-Scottish Athletics members) | |
| Event organiser/part of Blast Running | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
| Follow blastrunning on Instagram |
Get ready to dash, jog, or stroll your way along Edinburgh’s prom at the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K — and celebrate at the finish line with a steaming cup of chocolatey goodness!
Whether you’re taking your first running steps or chasing a new personal best, this event is all about having fun, soaking up the atmosphere, and crossing the line to cheers from fellow runners.
We kick off at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground (what3words: ///bonds.deck.losses, postcode EH5 1QD).
The 5K is for ages 11+, and the 10K is for ages 17+.
Fancy a bit of competition? Prizes go to the first male and female in all age categories for online entries, and you can grab an optional finisher’s medal for £5. Plus, your run supports the Cramond Association Woodland Group, a local Edinburgh charity, and results are submitted to Run Britain Rankings. Scottish Athletics licensed and full of fun—register now and join the frothy finish-line celebrations!
5K - £10 / £12
10K - £15 / £17
Under 18's £5
(+£2 insurance levy for non-Scottish Athletics members - this goes directly to Scottish Athletics)
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