Run Balmoral 2022 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 uot more about the team at Run Balmoral on our About Us page.
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
AberNecessities Devil of Deeside
Can you handle the 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.
welcome
reasons to run with us!
Be Healthy
Regular running helps you stay fit and healthy.
Spectacular Scenery
Enjoy the fresh air and the spectacular scenery, from mountains to the castle and its landscaped grounds.
Fun for friends and families
A great day out for runners and spectators, with an event village on site.
Raise money for charity
It is an opportunity to not only get fit and have a great day out, but to make a donation to a nominated charity.
We are thrilled to announce that entries have now opened for Run Balmoral 2023. The event will take place over the weekend of April 22-23 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 2022 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 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 2023 medal.
So, don’t delay. Sign up today
Thank you
James Knowles
Chairman, Balmoral Road Races Ltd
Stay tuned with updates
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KEEN BATTLE ANTICIPATED IN THE STENA DRILLING - HARBOUR ENERGY CORPORATE CHALLENGE AT RUN BALMORAL 2023
Here's some of the Harbour Harriers team (and family) with the magnificent Corporate Challenge trophy they won at Run Balmoral last year.
But will they be able to hold onto it in 2023 - or will some other company or organisation wrest it from their grasp?
There’s sure to be plenty of keen competition which tests competitors in the 5k and 10k race on day one of the Run Balmoral weekend.
Each team must field four runners in the Harbour Energy 5km and four runners in the Stena Drilling Tartan 10K. The same runners can compete in both the 5km and the 10km if they so wish – and if they feel up to it! Or a fresh line-up can be fielded in each race. The chip time of each of the four runners in each race will be added together to give an overall score and the team with the lowest combined total from the two races will win the trophy. Teams can be all male, all female, or a combination of both.
So, get your squad together now and get ready to battle.
Enter now at www.runbalmoral.com
Ian Thom
Lee Jacobs Barnie McNichol Keith Morrice Yous like a challenge as a team
Are you a runner?.... a biker?...or both?
Then we have the right event for you.
The Apollo duathlon at Run Balmoral on Sunday April 23rd
Sign up now at www.runbalmoral.com or via the link on our Instagram page.
The beautiful trails of Balmoral are waiting!
This is your big opportunity to explore the splendours of the Balmoral estate by tackling the Bristow 15 mile trail race on Sunday April 23rd.
Run alongside the wonderful River Dee then climb through the mysterious Ballochbuie pine forest before absorbing breathtaking views of the magnificent Lochnagar.
Don't miss out. Sign up today at www.runbalmoral.com or via the link in our Instgram bio
Laura Ross this looks like proper trail!!! Lol
Can you match this for determination?
Run Balmoral brings out the best in all our runners who thrive in the amazing atmosphere generated in what is a beautiful setting for a participation sporting event.
We have inspiring courses,a variety of race distances and thousands of enthusiastic spectators. It's a wonderful event for the whole family.
You can be part of this special occasion over the weekend of April 22-23.
Sign up now at www.runbalmoral.com or via the link in our Instagram bio.
#runbalmoral
Still not decided to enter?
Here's a little reminder of the 2022 Run Balmoral experience to whet your appetite.
Now YOU can be part of this on April 22-23.
Sign up now at www.runbalmoral.com
Sally Davies
Going for the 10k 💪
Mark McDonald I entered ages ago 🙄😂
Sally Davies it was more the fact your crazy waving made it into the video…
Mark McDonald oh! I didn’t watch it, I will now 😂
Clare Addinall
No better time to make a commitment than the first day of a New Year.
Sign up for the race of your choice at www.runbalmoral.com or via the link in our Instagram bio.
Helen Joiner
Who wants one of these beauties?
New for 2023 - every finisher in the AberNecessities Devil of Deeside Challenge will receive one of these hugely attractive and much sought-after medals.
This is your big opportunity to become part of the exclusive club of hardy competitors to have completed Run Balmoral's epic challenge.
You can call yourself a Devil of Deeside - and wear the medal with pride.
All that's involved is to tackle the Harbour Energy 5k and Stena Drilling 10k on day one - then the Apollo duathlon and Bristow 15 mile trail race on day two.
Couldn't be simpler!
Sign up now on www.runbalmoral.com or via the link in our Instagram bio.
Such a fab event, other finishers came back to go over the finish line with me, no man gets left behind
Awwww man!! Now you do medals... Not the year I did it 😭😭.... I'm gonna have to do it again ain't I 🤔
Joy Michie 🙏
Jamie Brown?
Blairgowrie Runners
Alex Wilson-MacGillivray
Sophy Charles x
Elaine-Lawrie's Page get your entry in! 😉
We were delighted to welcome Eviee Jennings-Park and her mum, Nicola, to Run-4-it yesterday evening.
Eviee was there to receive her prize for winning the MPH primary schools 1.5k t-shirt design competition.
The Hazlehead Primary school pupil received a framed copy of her winning design along with a cash prize. She also kindly chose to donate her other prize,a cheque for £100, to the Archie Foundation.Eviee also received a goody bag, courtesy of Run-4-It.
Our picture shows (left to right) Jackie Stewart (Run Balmoral Co-Race Director), Peter Jennings (Run Balmoral Co-Race Director),Bert McIntosh (MPH Ltd),Eviee, and Jason Kelly (Run-4-It shop manager).
Eviee's design will appear on the t-shirts worn by up to 1,000 youngsters in the MPH Primary Schools 1.5k at Run Balmoral on Saturday April 22nd 20223.
Entries can be made now at www.runbalmoral.com
Link in our Instagram bio
@thearchiefoundation
Bert is looking well,used to always end up running beside Bert in races. Well Done to the winner 👏
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KEEN BATTLE ANTICIPATED IN THE STENA DRILLING - HARBOUR ENERGY CORPORATE CHALLENGE AT RUN BALMORAL 2023
Here's some of the Harbour Harriers team (and family) with the magnificent Corporate Challenge trophy they won at Run Balmoral last year.
But will they be able to hold onto it in 2023 - or will some other company or organisation wrest it from their grasp?
There’s sure to be plenty of keen competition which tests competitors in the 5k and 10k race on day one of the Run Balmoral weekend.
Each team must field four runners in the Harbour Energy 5km and four runners in the Stena Drilling Tartan 10K. The same runners can compete in both the 5km and the 10km if they so wish – and if they feel up to it! Or a fresh line-up can be fielded in each race. The chip time of each of the four runners in each race will be added together to give an overall score and the team with the lowest combined total from the two races will win the trophy. Teams can be all male, all female, or a combination of both.
So, get your squad together now and get ready to battle.
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Ian Thom
Lee Jacobs Barnie McNichol Keith Morrice Yous like a challenge as a team