Run Balmoral 2025 – Saturday Highlights
Run Balmoral 2025 – Sunday Highlights
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Run Balmoral 2025 Annual Report
Run Balmoral 2025 was another great success with 4299 runners taking part out of an overall entry of 5126,
representing an 84% turnout, which is excellent. We were also treated to some wonderful individual performances with four course records being broken. Sean Chalmers enjoyed a double success with wins in the Harbour Energy 5k and the Stena Drilling 10k, while it was amazing to watch Millie Glass Park smashing her own record in the MPH Primary School Girls’ 1.5k, while Nathan Lawson set a new standard in the RAM Tubulars Secondary School Boys’ 2.5k. These are outstanding athletes, but we admire each and every one of the runners who participated in the series of races over the
weekend. They are all winners. Discover the full story of triumph and future aspirations in our comprehensive annual report (pdf 39.9MB).
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.
RAM Tubulars 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
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!
Bilfinger 6 Mile Trail Race
This exciting new event is held over a testing two-lap course which takes you along the banks of the River Dee before turning uphill. For 2 miles on each lap you will climb 350 metres before descending for a fast mile back to the start. It’s a mix of tarmac, track and grass, making 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 Bilfinger 6 Mile Trail Race! 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.
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Run Balmoral is looking for new sponsors for both of its very popular trail races. 👟👟👟
This is a rare opportunity for your company to join many of the region’s leading charities and businesses in supporting a much-loved community running event into its 27th year and beyond.
Both the 6 Mile Trail Race and the 15 Mile Trail Race are fantastic challenges in their own right, as well as essential parts of the John Clark Motor Group Devil of Deeside Challenge, which sees competitors take on both off-road races on the Sunday, as well as the Harbour Energy 5K and Stena Drilling 10K on the Saturday.
Sponsoring one of our trail events would place your company’s name in front of the 5000 runners – from primary-school pupils to international athletes – who take part in Run Balmoral over weekend, as well as the 10,000 spectators who enjoy the event village and the beauty of Balmoral Castle and Estate while waiting for their family and friends to come home.
Outside of race weekend (4 & 5 April 2026), www.runbalmoral.com and our active socials (@runbalmoral) keep runners engaged throughout the year.
All this, combined with first-rate corporate hospitality options provided by the Balmoral Estate and full coverage by professional photo/videographers, gives our family of sponsors a unique platform for brand visibility, team building, community engagement ... and a lot of fun!
The option of sponsoring either or both Sunday races for 2026 is available, as are multi-year sponsorship packages, priced to reflect longer-term commitment to the event.
👉 Other opportunities to support Run Balmoral, including sponsoring the race timing, publications, car parking, medical services and the event village are also now available.
❓Want to know more? Please contact Christine Appel, Run Balmoral Media Manager: christine.appel@runbalmoral.com
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🖍🖌👕🏃 AND THE WINNER IS ... 🖍🖌👕🏃
Run Balmoral is delighted to reveal the winning entry in our 2026 schools' races t-shirt design competition.
Congratulations to HARRY CHALMERS of Ellon Academy for his incredible work! Harry's re-imagining of a very active Balmoral Castle will appear on the front of every environmentally friendly, optional t-shirt ordered by runners in the MPH Primary Schools 1.5 km Race and the RAM Tubulars Secondary Schools 2.5 km Race when entries open later this year.
🥇Harry also wins £50 for himself, £100 for his nominated charity and a free entry to Run Balmoral (4 & 5 April 2026). We look forward to meeting Harry later in the summer to present him with his prizes!
🙏Many thanks to all who entered the competition, as well as to the parents, carers and teachers who supported our young artists.
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Well done Harry. Looks great
Kudos, Harry! Your imagination has run away with the prize!
So brilliant!
Awwwh well done Harry! Very talented artist and runner!
Love this so much! Brilliant design 🤩
That looks fantastic💫💫💫 Congratulations
Congratulations Harry. Wonderful design 👏
Congratulations Harry. 🎉🎉🎉
Well done Harry. Love your design.
Well done Harry!!
Louisa Chalmers just noticed this!! How amazing well done Harry 🥰
Brilliant design
Love the art work. Well done
Excellent design!!
Looks great! Well done Harry!
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Check out some of the amazing entries we've had for our 2026 Schools' Races t-shirt design competition! Feeling inspired? You've got until Friday to submit yours! 👕🖌👕🖍👕🖊👕✏️
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🖌👕 🏃JUST TWO WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER THE RUN BALMORAL 2026 SCHOOLS' RACES T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION! 🖌👕🏃
A quick reminder of the rules:
• The Run Balmoral schools races t-shirt design competition is open to anyone attending primary or secondary school or home schooling
• Designs can be as imaginative and creative as you like, but must be suitable for both primary and secondary schools pupils to wear
• Designs should be no larger than A4 paper size, but more than one can be submitted
• Artists can use whatever media they like, including digital design programmes
• The prize package includes £50 for the winner, £100 for the school/charity/club of their choice and an entry to Run Balmoral
👉👉 Designs, and any questions, can be sent to info@runbalmoral.com
👉👉 The deadline for submissions is Friday, 4 July 2025.
👇👇 Check out our 2024 winners for inspiration!
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Looking forward to seeing all your amazing creations# for the @runbalmoral schools races t-shirt design competition! Not started your creation yet? Here’s a selection of our 2024 entries for inspiration. Send your finished design to info@runbalmoral.com by Friday, 4 July! #runbalmoral #balmoralestate #activeschoolsaberdeenshire ... See MoreSee Less
Looking forward to seeing all your amazing creations# for the @runbalmoral schools races t-shirt design competition! Not started your creation yet? Here’s a selection of our 2024 entries for inspiration. Send your finished design to info@runbalmoral.com by Friday, 4 July! #runbalmoral #balmoralestate #activeschoolsaberdeenshire
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‼️SAVE THE DATE FOR RUN BALMORAL 2026! ‼️
We're delighted to announce that the next Run Balmoral will be held over the weekend of 4/5 April 2026. Entries will open later this summer.
👀 Keep an eye on our socials and website for more information ... ... 👉 and please share the good news! 👀
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Marsha oh look, even if you do get into London you can now still do this 🤪
Charlie Burr Susan Glennie they finally listened to us and changed the date! 😉🤣
Eilidh Downie u won’t be lambing then. Get your entry in!!
Gill Graham so that’s a no from me 😞
The middle weekend of the school holidays. Hope that doesn’t impact on people being away
Karen Taylor u see the date !
Tom Schofield Rebeca Schofield
Grace Sanderson
Abby Riach Catherine Ellen Gillibrand Laura Thom
Michelle Dunbar
Callum Law
Wendy Hector
Richard Scott Leah Scott
Rachel Gent
Kenneth Macdonald
Laura Hebbert
Lucy Summers
Stuart Olsson 🥳🤩💪
Jacquie Roy
Susan Susan Mackay 👍👍
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👕SCHOOLS' RACES T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION NOW OPEN! 👕
CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS! 🖌🖌 As we get ready for Run Balmoral 2026, we’re starting our search for a fantastic new design for our schools’ race t-shirt.
In addition to seeing their creation on shirts worn by hundreds of young runners, the winner will also receive £50 for themselves and £100 for their school, sports club or favourite charity. The winner will also receive a free race entry for Run Balmoral 2026.
Feeling creative? The rules are simple:
• The competition is open to anyone attending primary or secondary school or home schooling
• Your design can be as imaginative and creative as you like, but must be suitable for both primary and secondary schools pupils to wear
• Your design should be no larger than A4 paper size, but you can submit as many as you like
• You can use whatever media you like to create your image, including digital design programmes
• You should keep the original version safe as it may be needed at a later date.
Have a look at our 2023 designs for inspiration! 👇👇👇
When you’ve finished your amazing design, scan or photograph it, and send it to us at info@runbalmoral.com. Please be sure to include the following information:
• Your name and age
• Your school’s name, email address and/or phone number
• Your parent/guardian’s name, email address and/or phone number
• The name of the school, club or charity you’d like your prize to go to if you win.
In addition to the prize for winner, the school or club submitting the most entries will also receive two free entries for either the primary or secondary schools’ race.
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Heather Paterson 😂
🏃🏃 HAPPY SCOTTISH RUNNING WEEK (2-8 JUNE 2025) 🏃🏃
Organised by Athletics Trust Scotland in partnership with Scottish Athletics, Scottish Running Week is your chance to celebrate the impact that running has on your life!
👀 Keep an eye out for your local club events, or take on the mile yourself to raise funds for Athletics Trust Scotland
👉👉 Read more about how you can take part here www.scottishathletics.org.uk/scottish-running-week-help-us-help-athletics-trust-scotland
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