Blast Running, Summer Series

Before entering into a race, please note the race entry terms and conditions below. Your completed entry form will be taken as your acceptance.

Age restrictions

In accordance with Scottish Athletic guidelines, 2 mile participants must be age 5 or above on the day of the race, 5km participants must be age 11 or above on the day of the race and 10km participants must be age 15 or above on the day of the race.

Solo children

Participants age below 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants aged between 10 -16 can run by themselves, but please note that they are not the responsibility of the race organiser, neither on the course nor at the start/finish area. There will be friendly marshals on the course whom they can ask for any assistance, plus a designated meeting point arranged by the organisers (the registration gazebo), but Blast Running cannot be held responsible for the safety of your child whilst you are not with them, either on the course or at the start/finish area.

Buggies

Are welcome but please make yourself aware of the safety recommendations for pushing a young child in a running buggy.

Dogs

Unfortunately our insurance will not cover this.

Participants under 20

Participants under 11 are free, participants age 11-19 pay £2 for all distances.

For all non SAL (Scottish Athletic Licence) members a race levy of £2 is payable to Scottish Athletics. This will be added to your online/on the day entry fee and will be transferred in full to Scottish Athletics from Blast Running. Annual SAL memberships are available from £8 for Juniors and £21 for adults from Scottish Athletics.

In the unlikely event of the race being cancelled owing to forces outside the organiser’s control, we regret that NO entry fees can be refunded after entries have been processed. We do not operate a deferment system.

Registration

All participants must register to collect their timing chip before 9.15am on the day of the race. Registration will take place at Blast Running Gazebo, Gypsy Brae Park, West Shore Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1QD. Registration will open at 8.30am and close at 9.15am. For safety reasons please do not swap shoe chips with other participants, if you are involved in a medical situation we can use your chip information to get you the help you need.

Baggage

Unsecured baggage storage will be available at the Blast Running Gazebo. The race organisers take no responsibility for any items stored before, during or after the race.

Race Briefing

There will be a race safety brief given to all runners 5 minutes before the event to go over any safety issues and give the opportunity for runners to ask any questions.

Start time

All races (2 miles / 5km and 10km) will start prompt 9.30am at the Gypsy Brae Park.

Water Stops

No water will be provided, please ensure you have enough water and fuel for your race if required.

Race Finish

The race will finish at The Gypsy Brae Park where your family, friends and supporters can come along and cheer you across the finish line. Official race results will be automatic for runners online at www.blastrunning.co.uk/results

Prize Giving

There are no weekly prizes except for that feel good glow you will have from taking part!

Race Limit

250 runners

Car Parking

There is ample, convenient and free car parking at West Shore Road.

Toilets

We have hired the use of a room and toilets at World of Football, Marine Drive, from 9am - 10am. This a 700m walk from the registration and start line. Your family and friends are welcome to use them too. The Boardwalk café opens at 10am for post race refreshments and they have toilets for paying customers.