The Meadows 5K & 10K October
5K colour run alongside 5K and 10K road races on a flat course around The Meadows, with colour stations and a lively central Edinburgh setting.
| Date | Saturday 10th October, 2026 |
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| Distance | 10K + other events: 5K |
| Terrain | Road |
| Course Profile | Flat |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | The Meadows |
| Town/City | Edinburgh |
| Area | Edinburgh & The Lothians |
| Start postcode | EH9 1ND |
| Start time | 9:00am |
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The Edinburgh Colour Run takes place at The Meadows in central Edinburgh, with a 5K colour run alongside traditional 5K and 10K road races. The event brings together timed running and a more relaxed colour run experience in one of the city's best known green spaces, creating an accessible event for a wide range of participants.
All races use a flat 2.5K loop around The Meadows. The traditional 5K and 10K are chip timed, giving runners the opportunity to record an official time on the fast course. The 5K Colour Run uses the same loop with colour stations positioned around the route, adding music, colour and atmosphere while focusing on participation and fun rather than racing the clock.
The course is fully marked with directional arrows and marshals throughout, with runners completing repeated laps according to their chosen distance. With a central Edinburgh location, a flat route and several ways to take part, the event caters for both runners targeting a 5K or 10K time and participants looking for a lively and colourful running experience.
