This scenic 10k route starts and finishes at The Lighthouse Park by Newhaven Harbour, Edinburgh.

* The route takes you along the local cycle pathways and through 2 parks - Victoria Park and King George V Park.

* The route will be marked and there will be marshals on the course but the final responsibility is with the runner. The Strava map will be shared with you well in advance of the race.

* 400 maximum entries

* £20 entry / Finisher medal or sports cap included

* There will be prizes for Male / Female in all category prizes

This year’s event is raising money for Held In Our Hearts and £1 of your entry fee will go to the charity.

Registration is at the The Brewers Fayre, 51-53 Newhaven Place, EH6 4TX, 8.30-9.30am

* This beautiful 20 mile event is perfect training for runners taking part in a 2024 Spring Marathon or ultra marathon.

* The route is on approx 70% tarmac and 30% runnable farm trails. It is undulating (1094ft of overall climb) but there are no ‘big’ hills to tackle.

* The route starts at Cargilfield School, 45 Gamekeeper’s Road and takes you through Dalmeny Estate then out into the town of South Queensferry and up and over the Forth Road Bridge before heading back to Cramond.

* Please note that there are no road closures for this event.

* There will be water stations at miles 5.5, 10.5 and 14.5 which will have water and Active Root sports drink. You are encouraged to run with your own water carrier and to fill this up.

* The route will be marked and marshalled. The Strava map will be shared with you in advance of the race.

* It is a fundraising event for The MS Society and 10% of your entry goes to the charity.

* 600 maximum entries

The event has 3 wave starts:

8.30am for runners who intend to run the route with some walk breaks and may take 4 to 4.5 hours to complete it (please be aware that some marshal points may be unmanned for this wave however the route will still have been marked and no orientation skills are required, just observation skills!).

9am for runners who are aiming between 3-4 hours for completion

9.30am for runners who are aiming for less than 3 hours completion time.

Runners must collect their timing chip and bib on the day of the event from the sports hall, Cargilfield School, 45 Gamekeeper’s Road, EH4.

The Innocent Half Marathon on Feb 25th 2024 is timed to be in line with runners' training schedules for many Spring marathons including London, Brighton and Edinburgh.

This half marathon is a perfect way to test your training and pace ahead of the big day. Named ‘Innocent’ as it is fundraising for 3 children’s charities – Richmond’s Hope, Kidney Kids Scotland and Firefly International.

Richmond’s Hope provides support for children and young people aged 4-18 years who have been bereaved. Kidney Kids Scotland was founded to help children with renal illness and their families. Firefly International is a very small Edinburgh based charity that supports children affected by war.

The run route is on a mixture of car free roads within the grounds of Dalmeny Estate and some cycle pathways between South Queensferry and Burnshot. It is 85% tarmac and 15% very runable track. It starts and finishes in South Queensferry. There is no escaping some climb in this neck of the woods so please note that there is approx 275m of ascent - but what goes up must come down again!

The route will be fully marked and marshalled.

Click here for the Stava Map

Come along to collect your timing chip and race number between 9 - 10.30am from the Longcraigs Scout Hall on Longcraigs Road (note this is NOT at Port Edgar) . Parking is available on Hawes Brae and New Halls Road in South Queensferry.

Come along to our Rabbie Burns 5K @ the Meadows on Tuesday 23rd January at 12.45pm and get your 2024 off to a running start!

Open to all runners

* Cheeky wee mid week speed session

* Flat and fast course

* Whisky prizes for 1st Male and Female in all age categories supplied by @dramswithdougal and @singlemaltmark

* hot drinks and water for all finishers

* optional medal

We meet by the East Meadows Play Park, Melville Drive for a 12.45pm start.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​£7 / £9 (£2 discount for Scottish Athletics members). Refgistration is 12 noon - 12.30pm

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Edinburgh.

These are £6 to enter (£1 for under 18s). ONLINE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED, ENTER ON THE DAY BY 12.30PM - CASH / CARD ACCEPTED

We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 19th December 2023, 12.45pm start

Meet by East Meadows Play Park.

THE MULLED WINE ONE - enjoy some warmed seasonal wine and mince pie after your run!

We are now SOLD OUT for this year’s Santa and Elf Dash

The Santa Dash is now in its 4th year and is a firm festive favourite amongst our regular runners! Dress up as a Christmas pudding, an inflatable turkey (yes this has happened) or just come along in your running kit and hope not to be called Scrooge!

The Santa Dash 2023 is around the trails of Cammo Nature Reserve in Edinburgh which has beautiful running routes along riverside paths, through fields and around historic buildings.

There are 2 distance options to choose from: you can either dash around the 5K or the 10K.

Kids over 11 can take part in the 5K and we'll also offer a FREE elf dash (approx 1k) for the wee people in your lives.

Fancy splitting the distance? Bring a running buddy along and run the 10K RELAY option!

Race to the finish to earn your cookie and hot chocolate.

£1 of every entry will go to Young Lives vs Cancer (formally known as CLIC Sargent)

9.30am ELF DASH starts

10am SANTA DASH starts

Water of Leith Half 2023 VIRTUAL EVENT

The Water of Leith Half is now in its 23rd year and it has raised thousands of pounds in that time for various local charities.

This year's event will help to conserve this wonderful river and its pathways which we are lucky enough to run along. The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 300 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually. 

Join us on the start line of this iconic half marathon route. It is a point to point event, starting in the SW of Edinburgh beyond Balerno and winds you through the city along the Water of Leith pathways to Coalhill, Leith.

We do not foresee having more than 200 runners taking part as we wish to keep it small, manageable and to reduce impact on the pathways. It is a handicapped race with a max time of 2h30, slowest runners start at 9.30am.

The start area is just outside of Balerno, on a farm track off Harlow Road and the finish area is Coalhill, Leith. We will have marshals at all difficult road crossings and the runners are advised that no roads have been closed for the race so to keep their wits about them when crossing roads, of which there are only a few. The route will also be floured the day before at any junctions to keep the runners on the right path.

NOW SOLD OUT but if you volunteer this year you will guarantee your 2024 race place - email blastrunning1@gmail.com

You will have the option to book a seat on the coach to take you from the finish area to the start line for £5

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Edinburgh. These are £6 to enter (£2 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 14th November 2023, 12.45pm startMeet by East Meadows Play Park.

ONLINE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED, enter on the day by 9.30am cash/card

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Edinburgh. These are £6 to enter (£2 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 10th October 2023, 12.45pm start

ONLINE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED, pay on the day - meet by East Meadows Play Park.

This beautiful trail half marathon route on the outskirts of Edinburgh is a gently undulating and scenic course which starts at the Cramond Flagpole and winds along the banks of the River Almond and into Dalmeny Estate over the ancient Cramond Brig. There is one steep climb to grit your teeth through but the views across the Firth of Forth are worth it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The route will be fully marked and marshalled. The Strava map will be shared with you well in advance of the race.

350 maximum entries⠀

Fundraising for the South Queensferry RNLI

Registration is at The Cramond Kirk Hall, from 8am on the 3rd September 2023

This fun summer evening 5K takes place in Inverleith Park, Edinburgh on Wed 30th Aug at 6.30pm

The route takes you along the inner trail paths of the park.

The route will be marked and there will be marshals on the course.

250 maximum entries

Online entries and limited number of ENTER ON THE DAY places are available

There will be spot prizes, fastest Male / Female category prizes plus a prize for the MOST IMPROVED over the 3 events!

** You do NOT have to enter all 3 events.

Registration opens at 5.30pm at the central obelisk, Inverleith Park.

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Edinburgh These are £6 to enter (£1 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in! This month’s event falls on the US Independence Day so we’re having a themed post race snack and all finishers can eat donuts and drink coffee!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 4th July 2023, 12.45pm start

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSED, enter by 12.30pm on the day. Meet by East Meadows Play Park.

This fun Summer Series** comprises 3 x 5k evening events around Inverleith Park, Edinburgh in May, July and August. Tonight will be the 2nd in the series but even if you didn’t run in May you can still come along!

* The route takes you along the inner trail paths and some tarmac too.

* The route will be marked and there will be marshals on the course but the final responsibility is with the runner.

* 250 maximum entries

*ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED but come along by 6pm and enter on the day!

There will be spot prizes, fastest Male / Female category prizes plus a prize for the MOST IMPROVED over the 3 events!

** You do NOT have to enter all 3 events.

Join us on the start line for the 3rd year of this summer evening running event in June 2023. You can choose from the 7km, half marathon, solo marathon or relay marathon and run together into the sunset!

o It is a lap event, each lap just over 4 miles in length.

o Water and Active Root Stations at each lap

o Marshals and First Aiders on the course

o Hot food and cool drinks at the supporter area

o Medals for all finishers

o Event t-shirts available to pre-order and to purchase at then event

o Relay teams can be from 2 to 6 runners, each to run at least 1 lap

o Fundraising for Play Therapy Base; a children's play therapy charity in Edinburgh and The Lothians

o 1 mile kids fun run to keep young supporters entertained whilst mummy / daddy / granny runs!

o Marathon Course Record Holders:

John Redding, Linlithgow AC, 2:46:07 (2021)

Julie Atkinson, Lothian RC, 3:31:06 (2021)

Limited offer - we have a few ENTRIES ON THE DAY become available in all distances so if you fancy joining everyone for a sunset run along the beachfront then come on down to Gypsy Brae, EH5 1QD by 5pm to register!

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Edinburgh These are £6 to enter (£1 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 13th June 2023, 12.45pm start

ONLINE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED so come along by 12.35pm to enter on the day. Meet by East Meadows Play Park.

The Scottish Mile is now in its 2nd year for 2023 and we are looking forward to seeing you run your best mile on the 4th June!

ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED. You can enter the Open Event on the day by coming along between 9-9.30am to the reg tent by The Boardwalk Cafe, Marine Drive.

This year is slightly different as there are 2 events for you to choose from:

1. The OPEN EVENT is open to all runners of any age and does not require any affiliation to a club or national association.

2. The BRITISH MASTERS 1 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT can be entered separately by UKA registered athletes aged 35 and over. If you are not a member of the UKA you can do this at sign up.

2022 saw a British 1 mile record broken (Fiona Matheson, F60, Falkirk Veteran Harriers, 5:31:3) and we can't wait to see who turns up with their A game in 2023. We can't guarantee you a tail wind however we CAN make sure that you don't have a head wind on our flat, tarmac, no-turns, coastal route. How can we do this you may ask? We decide the direction of the race on the day depending on the wind.

The Scottish Mile 2023 will take place at Silverknowes Promenade, EH4 5ES, on Sunday 4th June from 10am.

Provisional timings for The Scottish Mile are:

10:00 Scottish Mile (Open Event) start

10:30 Scottish Mile (Open Event) Prizegiving

11.00 The Scottish Mile (British Masters Event) start

Additional information:

1. Free parking

2. Portaloos and public toilets

3. Café nearby

4. Easy route for supporters to view and cheer from the sides

5. Marshalled and marked route

6. Route officially measured

7. Scottish Athletics Licenced event

8. First Aided

9. Chip Timed

ENTER HERE

ONLINE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED. Enter on the day only - by 12.30pm

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Edinburgh These are £6 to enter (£1 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 23rd May 2023, 12.45pm start

Register online or on the day. Meet by East Meadows Play Park.

This fun Summer Series** comprises 3 x 5k evening events around Inverleith Park, Edinburgh

* The route takes you along the inner trail paths and some tarmac too.

* The route will be marked and there will be marshals on the course but the final responsibility is with the runner.

* 250 maximum entries

* Online entries are now closed, ENTER ON THE DAY places are available - register by 6pm at the gazebo in the centre of Inverleith Park.

* There will be spot prizes, fastest Male / Female category prizes plus a prize for the MOST IMPROVED over the 3 events!

** You do NOT have to enter all 3 events.

ONLINE ENTRIES NOW CLOSED but you can come along and enter on the day by 9.30am.

Our popular 5km and 10km runs are held once a month. They are open to anyone over 11/15 years old on the event date. These are £6/12 to enter. They are chip timed, officially distance measured and your times are sent to Run Britain Rankings. However, please don’t be put off if you’re not a speed king or queen – we support every kind of runner and you’ll be cheered over the line no matter your pace. Your race, your pace.

Our May event will have spot prizes plus a wee something for our fastest male and female runners!

* This beautiful 20 mile event is perfect training for runners taking part in a 2023 Spring Marathon.

* The route is on approx 70% tarmac and 30% runnable farm trails. It is undulating (1094ft of overall climb) but there are no ‘big’ hills to tackle.

* The route starts in Cramond and takes you through Dalmeny Estate then out into the town of South Queensferry and up and over the Forth Road Bridge before heading back to Cramond.

* Please note that there are no road closures for this event.

* There will be water stations at miles 8, 12 and 18.5 which will have water and Active Root sports drink. You are encouraged to run with your own water carrier and to fill this up.

* The route will be marked and marshalled. The Strava map will be shared with you in advance of the race.

* It is a fundraising event for The MS Society and 25% of your entry goes to the charity.

* 300 maximum entries

The event has 3 wave starts:

8.30am for runners who intend to run the route with some walk breaks and may take 4 to 4.5 hours to complete it (please be aware that some marshal points may be unmanned for this wave however the route will still have been marked and no orientation skills are required, just observation skills!).

9am for runners who are aiming between 3-4 hours for completion

9.30am for runners who are aiming for less than 3 hours completion time.

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Melville Drive. These are £6 to enter (£1 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 14th March 2023

ONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED, enter on the day by 12.35pm at the East Meadows Play Park

Join us for some Cross Country in Spring 2023!

This 5km route on the 12th March is suitable for beginners to cross country and the more experienced XC runner.

It is a more traditional XC route using the playing fields and park lands of the amazing Fettes College. Completely flat but still has the opportunity to be muddy! This is a two lap route.

Please note that trail shoes are encouraged but are not compulsory, however you will need trainers with a good tread.

Our popular 5km and 10km runs are held once a month. They are open to anyone over 11/15 years old on the event date. These are £6/12 to enter. They are chip timed, officially distance measured and your times are sent to Run Britain Rankings. However, please don’t be put off if you’re not a speed king or queen – we support every kind of runner and you’ll be cheered over the line no matter your pace. Your race, your pace.

Our February event will have spot prizes plus a wee something for our fastest male and female runners!

Our monthly lunchtime 5kms are held at The Meadows, Melville Drive. These are £6 to enter (£1 for under 18s). We support every kind of runner from gentle pavement plodders to young gazelles so come along and join in!

Your race, your pace.

Tuesday 21st February 2023

The monthly Tuesday lunchtime 5km races are held at The Meadows, Melville Drive. They are open to anyone over 9 on the race date. These are £5 to enter (£1 for under 18s) with maximum of 100 runners. They are chip timed, officially distance measured and your times are sent to Run Britain Rankings. However, please don’t be put off if you’re not a speed king or queen – we support every kind of runner and you’ll be cheered over the line no matter your pace. Your race, your pace.

We meet at the East Pavillion Play Park corner, registration desk opens at 12noon and the 5k starts at 12.45pm

The Santa Dash is now in it's 3rd year and is a firm festive favourite amongst our regular runners! Dress up as a Christmas pudding, an inflatable turkey (yes this has happened) or just come along in your running kit and hope not to be called Scrooge!

This year's event will take place at Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Silverknowes on Sunday 18th December with the kids’ 1 mile dash starting at 10am and all other distances starting at 10.30am.

£3 of every kids’ 1 mile dash entry and £1 of every other entry will go to Young Lives vs Cancer (formally known as CLIC Sargent)

Join us on the start line for a 1 mile dash, a 7km dash, a 14km dash or a 21km dash (it's actually a little bit more than 21km, to make it an official half marathon).

Entry includes a finisher's medal and mince pie!

The Water of Leith Half is now in its 22nd year and it has raised thousands of pounds in that time for various local charities.

This year's event will help to conserve this wonderful river and its pathways which we are lucky enough to run along. The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 300 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually. 

Join us on the start line of this iconic half marathon route. It is a point to point event, starting in the SW of Edinburgh beyond Balerno and winds you through the city along the Water of Leith pathways to Coalhill, Leith.

We do not foresee having more than 150 runners taking part as we wish to keep it small, manageable and to reduce impact on the pathways. It is a handicapped race with a max time of 2h30, slowest runners start at 10am.

The start area is just outside of Balerno, on a farm track off Harlow Road and the finish area is Coalhill, Leith. We will have marshals at all difficult road crossings and the runners are advised that no roads have been closed for the race so to keep their wits about them when crossing roads, of which there are only a few. The route will also be floured the day before at any junctions to keep the runners on the right path.

You will have the option to book a seat on the coach to take you from the finish area to the start line. 

The monthly 5km and 10km runs are held once a month. They are open to anyone over 11/15 years old on the event date. These are £5/10 to enter. They are chip timed, officially distance measured and your times are sent to Run Britain Rankings. However, please don’t be put off if you’re not a speed king or queen – we support every kind of runner and you’ll be cheered over the line no matter your pace. Your race, your pace.

Our November event will have spot prizes plus a wee something for our fastest male and female runners!