27 & 28 April 2024
Run Balmoral 2023 Annual Report
Each year we produce an annual report with a summary of the event, so if you would like to find out more you can download the report here.
You can find out more about the team at Run Balmoral on our About Us page.
What’s New?:
Saturday Events
Stena Drilling 10K
The Stena Drilling 10K takes you through some beautiful Highland scenery on the Balmoral Estate and will be clearly marked and well marshalled.
Harbour Energy 5K
The Harbour Energy 5K all takes place on estate tarmac roads. The race begins heading west from the Castle adjacent the river Dee to a turn point at the Highland Pony Stud. There is a slight incline as the route returns to the castle via the “top road” which has magnificent views of Balmoral Castle and gardens.
MPH Primary Schools Run 1.5k
The race where some of our national and International runners started! The race is completely contained on tarmac roads in the estate and passes right in front of Balmoral Castle! Well marshalled and signed throughout with a lead cyclist and sweep runner. The race starts and finishes at the main finish gantry.
NFU Mutual Secondary Schools 2.5k
Once past primary School age many of our runners graduate to the 2.5K event. The race is completely contained on tarmac roads in the estate and passes right in front of Balmoral Castle! Well marshalled and signed throughout with a lead cyclist and sweep runner. The race starts and finishes at the main finish gantry.
Sunday Events
Apollo Duathlon
Aberdeen based engineering and project services provider Apollo are our sponsor for the duathlon featuring a 16K mountain biking stage with a 6k run to start and a 5k run to finish.
Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race
An epic 15 miles of Highland scenery. There is something special about this event! You start in view of Balmoral Castle and run out west adjacent the magnificent river Dee before beginning a gradual climb through the Ballochbuie pine forest. Then at mile 8, you leave the river and begin a climb to the base of Lochnagar, an ascent of about 120 meters. The last 3 miles are a rush as you hurtle down towards the Castle once again; but beware..there is a sting in the tail!
Bristow 3 Mile Trail Race
Don’t be fooled into thinking the Bristow 3 Mile trail race is an easy option! This fast little trail race heads off adjacent to the river Dee before turning up hill. In just 2 miles you climb 350 Meters, before a fast descent for the last mile. A mix of tarmac, track and slippy grass, this is a true all terrain event!
Weekend Challenges
John Clark Motor Group Devil of Deeside
Can you handle the John Clark Motor Group Devil O Deeside? To dance with the Devil you have to complete the Stena Drilling 10K, Harbour Energy 5K, Bristow 15 Mile Trail race and the Apollo Duathlon! There will be two categories of winner; male with the fastest overall cumulative time and female with the fastest cumulative time. That’s it!
Stena Drilling / Harbour Energy Corporate Team Challenge
Corporate Challenge Trophy The StenaDrilling – Harbour Energy Corporate Team Challenge is an exciting competition embodied within RunBalmoral. It provides a wonderful opportunity for you to get together with your work / colleagues to compete for the magnificent team trophy to be awarded to the RunBalmoral Corporate Team Challenge Champions.
We are thrilled to announce that entries have now opened for Run Balmoral 2024. The event will take place over the weekend of April 27-28 and we are already putting our plans in place to welcome thousands of runners back to the magnificent grounds of the Balmoral estate for what promises to be another wonderful occasion.The 2023 event was extremely successful with lots of positive feedback from many runners and spectators who enjoyed the family atmosphere which makes this such a special event.
We will once again hold races for all ages groups, over a variety of distances. So, no matter what your preference, there’s something for you at Run Balmoral. And, of course, the John Clark Motor Group Devil of Deeside offers the ultimate challenge.
We will be continuing with our series of special medals depicting notable landmarks within and around the Balmoral Estate. Look out for details coming soon as to what will be on the 2024 medal.
So, don’t delay. Sign up today
Don't delay if you want to be part of Run Balmoral 2024 on April 27th and 28th!
We expect to close entries on March 31st, so please sign up now on www.runbalmoral.com
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Lieneke Van Beijma
RUN4IT COMPETITION WINNER
Rebecca Stephenson from Aberdeen is the winner of our competition for a fantastic pair of trainers donated by our retail partner @run4it_
The competition was promoted in conjunction with Original 106fm and
Rebecca's name was drawn from all those who entered.
She will soon be visiting Run4It to be tested on the +runlab which will help decide which is the best pair of shoes for her needs.
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Entries close on 31st March.
So grab a place while you can.
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We have an amazing selection of races for all the family:
MPH 1.5k primary schools
NFU Mutual 2.5k secondary schools
Harbour Energy 5k
Stena Drilling 10k
Apollo duathlon
Bristow 3 mile trail race
Bristow 15 mile trail race
AND..the ultimate test...
The John Clark Motor Group Devil of Deeside Challenge (5k, 10k, duathlon and 15 mile races).
There's also a Corporate Team Challenge in the 5k and 20k.
PLUS...
The Albyn Hospital Event Village featuring kids active play activities, food outlets, charity stands and the Run4it store. ... See MoreSee Less
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Morag Macdonald
Jane Tosh Karen Souter
Andrew Urquhart .....🤔
Lou Burton Barbara Jaffray
Robyn Vanko for Ritchie
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Hurry
Hurry
Hurry
Entries close on 31st March.
So, sign up today to avoid disappointment.
Balmoral truly is the Perfect Place to Run.
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Escape PT
Mark Beagrie
Caren Fong you booked?
Ewan Stewart 10k?
Barnie McNichol are u doing this
Cameron Garden
Jenny Whelton
Jane Susanne you and the girls registered?? Xxx
Caren Fong best hurry and enter
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What's holding you back?
Are you capable of joining our exclusive Devil of Deeside club? Only the toughest of the tough will be able to claim the exclusive Devil medal.
So, don't wait any longer if you want to call yourself a Devil.
Entries for this iconic event, sponsored by John Clark Motor Group, close at the end of this month!!!
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What's holding you back? Are you capable of joining our exclusive Devil of Deeside club? Only the toughest of the tough will be able to claim the exclusive Devil medal. So, don't wait any longer if you want to call yourself a Devil. Entries for this iconic event, sponsored by John Clark Motor Group, close at the end of this month!!! Go to www.runbalmoral.com and sign up now.
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THE DUATHLON 🏃🏻♂️ 🚴🏻♀️
Did You Know?
* Some staff at Apollo enjoy running, others prefer biking - and that’s why the company sponsors our duathlon which combines both activities.
* Ian Russell won the first Apollo duathlon in 2015 - and he won again in 2023.
* There has been a different winner of the women’s race every year. Jenny Stanning is the defending champion.
ITS FILLING UP !
SO IF YOU FANCY A BIKE-RUN CHALLENGE
ENTER NOW …. 🏃🏻♂️🚴🏻♀️ @ www.runbalmoral.com ... See MoreSee Less
THE DUATHLON 🏃🏻♂️ 🚴🏻♀️ Did You Know? Some staff at Apollo enjoy running, others prefer biking - and that’s why the company sponsors our duathlon which combines both activities. Ian Russell won the first Apollo duathlon in 2015 - and he won again in 2023. There has been a different winner of the women’s race every year. Jenny Stanning is the defending champion. ITS FILLING UP ! ENTER NOW …. 🏃🏻♂️🚴🏻♀️ link in the bio #runbalmoral #balmoralcastlerunning #aberdeenshirerunning
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Memories of Run Balmoral 2023 - be ready to create your own memories of 2024.
Don't miss the 25th edition of our amazing event held in the spectacular grounds of the Balmoral estate on the edge of the Cairngorms.
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Memories of Run Balmoral 2023 - be ready to create your own memories of 2024. Don't miss the 25th edition of our amazing event held in the spectacular grounds of the Balmoral estate on the edge of the Cairngorms. Sign up today on www.runbalmoral.com
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Be quick!
There's only a handful of places remaining in the Harbour Energy 5k!
There's still space in all our other races, but entries for everything will close on MARCH 31st - unless capacity is reached before then.
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The pipers await you.
Reaching the top of THE HILL in the Stena Drilling 10k is always an achievement - but you'll be re-energised by the stirring sounds of the magnificent Ballater Pipe Band who will set you off on your gradual descent back to the Castle.
Don't miss out on this unique cultural experience.
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And the drummers!
Stephen Ivor
Remember them🙈
Diane Robertson perfect for you 😛
Wot hill?
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