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Race The Tram

Corstorphine Hill, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

Race The Tram Edinburgh : event overview

Race The Tram Edinburgh takes place on Sunday 26 April 2026 at Edinburgh Park Central tram station. The event is organised by Blast Running and limits entries to a maximum of 500 participants. Runners choose a tram start point, board the tram to that point, then run their own route back to Edinburgh Park Central; the race begins when the tram doors open. The event is not chip timed. Successful participants receive a goodie bag and a race memento. Prizes are awarded to the first three finishers from each tram start location. Under 17s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There are no road closures for the event; participants are responsible for their own safety. Entry fee is £20, with an optional £1 charity donation. The event supports Spencer Dayman Meningitis Research. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Start points and distances

  • St Andrew Square - approx. 5.5 miles; 70 minutes to beat the tram
  • Foot of the Walk - approx. 7 miles; 60 minutes to beat the tram
  • Newhaven Terminus - approx. 7.5 miles; 50 minutes to beat the tram
United Kingdom Scotland Corstorphine Hill

Race information

Website
8 mi
Newhaven Terminus – Approx. 7.5 Miles
7 mi
Foot of the Walk – Approx. 7 Miles
6 mi
St Andrew Square Start – Approx. 5.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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