Race The Tram
Blast Running's Race the Tram is back for its second outing on Sunday 26th April, offering a fresh and playful twist on city running!
About Race The Tram
| 26th April 2026 | |
| 8am | |
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Edinburgh Park Central Edinburgh Park Central Lochside Way, Edinburgh West EH12 9DJ |
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| £20 (includes an optional £1 charity donation) | |
| Event organiser/part of Blast Running | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
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This is not a traditional race - it’s a challenge of speed, strategy and local know-how. Your opponent? Edinburgh’s tram.
All runners gather at Edinburgh Park Central before hopping on the early morning tram to their chosen drop-off point. Once the doors open, the clock starts. The goal is simple: get back to Edinburgh Park Central before the tram does.
You can choose from three starting locations, each with its own distance and time limit:
St Andrew Square – around 5.5 miles with 70 minutes to make it back
Foot of the Walk – roughly 7 miles with 60 minutes to make it back
Newhaven Terminus – approximately 7.5 miles with just 50 minutes to make it back
There’s no fixed route.
Whether you prefer the quickest line, the flattest streets or a scenic detour, the choice is yours. Planning, pacing and smart navigation are all part of the fun.
Race the Tram is open to runners of all abilities. Under-17s are welcome when accompanied by a responsible adult.
Everyone who beats the tram will receive a goodie bag and race memento, with prizes awarded to the first three finishers from each starting location.
This is a self-timed challenge rather than a chip-timed race, with no road closures in place, so runners must take care and cross roads safely.
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