Athletics
£4.00 PAYG
1 Venues
Whether you want to sprint 100 metres, run a 5K or train for a marathon, our outdoor and indoor tracks can prep you for a race, or simply use it to improve your technique and stamina. These activities are included in our Full Fitness and Gym Memberships.
Our staff can offer you advice on training, either in the gym or on the track, and if you want to take this sport to competition level then we have associations with athletic clubs.
Edinburgh Leisure runs a series of junior athletics coaching programmes from pre-school to secondary school and has links to several local athletics clubs that train in our venues. For more information click here.
Book Online
Pole Vault, Long Jump and Track sessions are available at Meadowbank Sports Centre. To book follow the link below.
Choose your venue ‘Meadowbank Sports Centre’ and under ‘What are you looking to do’ select Long Jump, Pole Vault or Track
Please read our Booking Terms & Conditions

Meadowbank Sports Centre
Be part of the new Meadowbank history at this iconic athletics venue. Brand new outdoor track available for extended lets and public use.
State of the art indoor jump and track facilities are also available.
Book the outdoor track, indoor track or indoor jump facilities at the iconic Meadowbank Sports Centre online or via the App.

Saughton Sports Complex
Clock up a distance or sprint like a superstar at our outdoor athletics track. Available for extended lets and public use.
There are no bookings required for the track at Saughton.
Opening Hours
| Day | Meadowbank | Saughton |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 06.00 – 22.00 | 15.30 – 22.00 |
| Tuesday | 06.00 – 22.00 | 15.30 – 22.00 |
| Wednesday | 06.00 – 22.00 | 15.30 – 22.00 |
| Thursday | 06.00 – 22.00 | 15.30 – 22.00 |
| Friday | 06.00 – 22.00 | 16.30 – 22.00 |
| Saturday | 07.00 – 22.00 | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| Sunday | 07.00 – 22.00 | 09.00 – 17.00 |
FAQs
Athletics Coaching
Edinburgh Leisure runs junior athletics coaching for kids from age 3-14 at Meadowbank Sports Centre. Click the link below for more information and to book a space.