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SUMMARY:Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K
DESCRIPTION:Date: 22 November 2026Location: Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground\, 
 EdinburghEvent Type: Road RaceDistances: 5K\, 10K\nWarm up your winter runn
 ing calendar with the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K\, a friendly community race ho
 sted by Blast Running along Edinburgh's scenic waterfront. Designed for run
 ners of all abilities\, this feel-good event combines a fast coastal course
  with a welcoming atmosphere—and a well-earned cup of hot chocolate waiti
 ng at the finish line.\nAbout the Event\nStarting from Gypsy Brae Recreatio
 n Ground\, runners follow a scenic route along the Silverknowes Promenade\,
  enjoying coastal views across the Firth of Forth as they tackle either the
  5K or 10K distance. The flat route makes it ideal for those chasing a pers
 onal best\, while the supportive atmosphere ensures first-time runners feel
  just as welcome.\nOrganised by Blast Running\, the event is fully licensed
  by Scottish Athletics\, with chip timing and results submitted to Run Brit
 ain Rankings. The race also supports two fantastic charities—Cancer Card 
 and the Bowelbabe Fund—giving participants the opportunity to support imp
 ortant causes while enjoying a memorable race day.\nDistances & Start Time\
 n\n5K\n10K\n\nEvent Schedule\n\nRegistration opens: From 9:30 AM\nRace star
 t: 11:00 AM\nVenue: Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground\, West Shore Road\, Edinbu
 rgh (EH5 1QD)\n\nIncluded with Entry\nParticipants receive:\n\nProfessional
 ly chip-timed race\nCup of hot chocolate at the finish\nFully marshalled an
 d licensed course\nResults submitted to Run Britain Rankings and Scottish A
 thletics\nPrizes for overall male and female winners across age categories\
 nOptional finisher's medal (£5 extra)\n\nImportant Information\n\n5K: Mini
 mum age 11\n10K: Minimum age 15\nScottish Athletics members receive discoun
 ted entry\nA £3 insurance levy applies to non-members\nAdvance online entr
 y is recommended as places are limited.\n\nEntry Prices\n5K\n\nScottish Ath
 letics Members: £10\nStandard Entry: £13\nAges 11–17: £5\n\n10K\n\nSco
 ttish Athletics Members: £15\nStandard Entry: £18\nAges 15–17: £5\n\nO
 ptional finisher's medal available for an additional £5.\nWhy Run the Hot 
 Chocolate 5K & 10K?\nIf you're looking for a fun\, friendly race to round o
 ff your running season\, the Hot Chocolate 5K & 10K is hard to beat. The fl
 at waterfront course offers plenty of PB potential\, while the relaxed atmo
 sphere and post-race hot chocolate make it a favourite among runners of all
  abilities.\nWhether you're taking on your first organised race\, aiming fo
 r a new personal best\, or simply looking for a memorable winter running ev
 ent in Edinburgh\, this is the perfect excuse to lace up and enjoy the cris
 p autumn air before celebrating with a warming drink at the finish.
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, UK
DTSTAMP:20260716T230022Z
DTSTART:20261122T080000Z
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