Blast Running

Blast Running offers friendly and welcoming chip-timed running events in Edinburgh.

About Blast Running

	18 Walker Street, Edinburgh West EH3 7LP
	07905167695
	Blast Running Website
	Facebook information can be found here
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Listed Under Activities - Health and Fitness

Blast Running organises community running events across Edinburgh, offering 1-mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra-marathon races.

All events are chip-timed, catering to runners of all abilities while supporting personal goals in a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

Since launching in September 2019, Blast Running has combined its events with fundraising for local charities, raising over Â£20,000 to date.

The team manages race organisation, timing, and logistics, ensuring participants can focus on enjoying their run.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Blast Running are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our What's On Edinburgh Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our @WhatOnEdinburgh Twitter or Instagram accounts and you're all set!

Upcoming Events at Blast Running

Active

The Scottish Mile 2025

14th September 2025

Edinburgh North

Take on the Scottish Mile Running Challenge on 14th September and experience one of the fastest mile races in Edinburgh!

Active

Blast 5km Series @ The Meadows 2025

Selected dates between 7th October 2025 - 16th December 2025

The Meadows, Edinburgh South

Join Blast Running in the heart of Edinburgh for the Monthly Blast 5K Series at The Meadows – a lively lunchtime race that’s become a firm favourite on the city’s running calendar.

Active

Dalmeny Estate Trail Half Marathon 2025

12th October 2025

South Queensferry

The Dalmeny Half Marathon returns on Sunday 12th October 2025, offering runners a scenic autumn trail challenge just outside Edinburgh.

Sport

Hot Chocolate 5k & 10k

23rd November 2025

Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh North

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!

Sport

Santa & Elf Dash 2025

21st December 2025

Cammo Estate, Edinburgh West

Put on your Santa hat and join Blast Running for festive fun at the Santa & Elf Dash, set in the beautiful Cammo Nature Reserve in north-west Edinburgh on Sunday 21st December!

Health and Fitness

Gracemount Leisure Centre

22 Gracemount Dr, Edinburgh South EH16 6RN

Gracemount Leisure Centre caters to a wide range of sports and activities from the outdoor fives to indoor fitness classes.

Health and Fitness

The Mindful Enterprise

21/5 Parkgrove Loan, Edinburgh West EH4 7QX

The Mindful Enterprise provides a Mindfulness Based Living Course, free periodic introduction to mindfulness taster sessions and Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreats.

Health and Fitness

Forsyth Fitness Personal Training

Meadowbank Sports Centre London Road, Edinburgh East EH7 6AE

Get stronger, fitter and feel like a healthier more confident version of yourself with Sandy Forsyth of Forsyth Fitness in Edinburgh!

Health and Fitness

Curves Edinburgh Northwest

90 Corbiehill Crescent , Edinburgh West EH4 5BG

Visit Curves in Edinburgh for a simple and effective workout circuit in only 30 minutes.

Health and Fitness

Victoria Park Boot Camp for Women

Victoria Park Craighall Road, Edinburgh North EH6 5PY

Whether you want to get fit, lose weight, find your core or just make exercise fun again, why not check out our very popular fitandhappy boot camp for women in Edinburgh.

Health and Fitness

Room To Move

41 West Bowling Green Street, Leith EH6 5NX

Room to Move is a Parkour and Circus Venue. Delivering Classes with Access Parkour, Freedom of Flight and many solo circus artists.

Health and Fitness

fitandhappy

, Various Locations Edinburgh

We've been empowering women throughout Edinburgh since 2016 and have won 'Best Personal Trainer in the UK'

Health and Fitness

JC Fitness

1 Tanfield Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5DA

JC Fitness are a professional personal training team in Edinburgh that help people reach their health and fitness goals through an evidence-based approach to personal training.

Health and Fitness

Shapes Fitness Studios

19 Arthur Street Upper, Leith EH6 5DA

Welcome to Shapes Studios – located 5 minutes from Edinburgh city centre.We have wide range of classes for you to choose from. For class times please...

Health and Fitness

Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

92 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh North EH5 2HF

The purpose built, modern leisure centre at Ainslie Park is a hub of activity and offers facilities for everyone to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle!

Health and Fitness