BRISTOW OFFER EXCITING SIMULATOR PRIZE FOR TRAIL RUNNERS
Ready for take off? Get your entry in now for the Bristow 15 mile trail race at Run Balmoral 2022 and you'll have a chance of winning an exciting helicopter flight simulator experience.
Everyone entering the popular run before midnight on 31st January 2022 will be entered into a draw and one lucky winner will receive a one-hour flight simulator package for themselves and a friend at Bristow's Dyce HQ.
On top of that, the same prize will be awarded to the first man and woman to finish the race, which takes place on Sunday 24th April 2022.
Matt Rhodes, Bristow Director UK Oil & Gas, said: “We’re thrilled to be offering participants the chance to experience flying a helicopter at our unique simulator facility in Aberdeen as part of ongoing support of Run Balmoral.
“Our range of advanced simulators are an essential training tool for our pilots and use full motion technology, combined with realistic visuals to replicate the experience of flying in a variety of locations and weather conditions.
"We’re looking forward to welcoming the winners to our premises in Dyce for this one-of-a-kind experience.”
Enter now at www.runbalmoral.com
@BristowGroup
How much is the 15mile entry?
Bartosz Reszkiewicz 🤩🚁🏴🚁💙
Kram Yerg ?
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.
AON 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
Repsol Sinopec 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 so pleased to announce that Run Balmoral is returning in 2022.
It has been a long wait since our last event, in 2019, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during what has been a traumatic time for so many people.
The support we have received from runners, sponsors, suppliers and the wider local community has been terrific and, although significant challenges remain, we are excited to be able to confirm that our full programme of races is planned to go ahead over the weekend of April 23-24.
Entries are now open and we would encourage you to sign up as soon as possible as limited places are available as a large number of people have deferred places from 2020 and 2021.
If you have already deferred from a previous year,and have confirmation of this, then you don’t need to take any further action at this point. If your original entry was part of a company block booking you should contact your company regarding a new entry.
We will be continuing with our series of special medals depicting notable landmarks within and around the Balmoral Estate. The 2022 medal will feature Balmoral Castle.So, don’t miss out on the chance to secure one of these limited edition mementos.
James Knowles
Chairman, Balmoral Road Races Ltd
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BRISTOW OFFER EXCITING SIMULATOR PRIZE FOR TRAIL RUNNERS
Ready for take off? Get your entry in now for the Bristow 15 mile trail race at Run Balmoral 2022 and you'll have a chance of winning an exciting helicopter flight simulator experience.
Everyone entering the popular run before midnight on 31st January 2022 will be entered into a draw and one lucky winner will receive a one-hour flight simulator package for themselves and a friend at Bristow's Dyce HQ.
On top of that, the same prize will be awarded to the first man and woman to finish the race, which takes place on Sunday 24th April 2022.
Matt Rhodes, Bristow Director UK Oil & Gas, said: “We’re thrilled to be offering participants the chance to experience flying a helicopter at our unique simulator facility in Aberdeen as part of ongoing support of Run Balmoral.
“Our range of advanced simulators are an essential training tool for our pilots and use full motion technology, combined with realistic visuals to replicate the experience of flying in a variety of locations and weather conditions.
"We’re looking forward to welcoming the winners to our premises in Dyce for this one-of-a-kind experience.”
Enter now at www.runbalmoral.com
@BristowGroup
How much is the 15mile entry?
Bartosz Reszkiewicz 🤩🚁🏴🚁💙
Kram Yerg ?
When the 2019 Run Balmoral races had to be cancelled at the last minute because of the pandemic we were left with thousands of unused t-shirts which had been pre-ordered months in advance.
But now they have found a welcome new home at a maternity clinic and orphanage in The Gambia - all thanks to the efforts of Braemar charity worker Charlie Denny.
Charlie has been supporting the work of the Sheikh Tihami Ibrahim Nyass Foundation in Kunkujang Keitaya for many years.
He has previously driven thousands of miles to Africa with goods and supplies for the Foundation which is run by a wonderful lady called Fatou Gaye.
Charlie was unable to make the journey on this occasion because of covid restrictions, but arranged for the t-shirts to be shipped to Banjul then onwards to Kunkujang Keitaya where they proved to be popular with all the youngsters.
You can read more about the Foundation here: www.sheikhtihami.com
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@runbalmoral
When the 2019 Run Balmoral races had to be cancelled at the last minute because of the pandemic we were left with thousands of unused t-shirts which had been pre-ordered months in advance.
But now they have found a welcome new home at a maternity clinic and orphanage in The Gambia - all thanks to the efforts of Bramear charity worker Charlie Denny.
Charlie has been supporting the work of the Sheikh Tihami Ibrahim Nyass Foundation in Kunkujang Keitaya for many years.
He has previously driven thousands of miles to Africa with goods and supplies for the Foundation which is run by a wonderful lady called Fatou Gaye.
Charlie was unable to make the journey on this ocasion beacuse of covid restrictions, but arranged for the t-shirts to be shipped to Banjul then onwards to Kunkujang Keitaya where they proved to be popular with all the youngsters.
You can read more about the Foundation here: www.sheikhtihami.com
Brilliant. Well done to Charlie and everyone involved
What a fab idea, absolutely awesome!
I love this! Well done to you all x
Well done Charlie.
Absolutely brilliant well done 👍
That's brilliant, well done folks
That’s brilliant
Excellent
Fantastic x
Fantastic
Brilliant 🤩 well done 👍
Fantastic
Fabulous
Run Balmoral 2022
Have entered the 15 mile event but unable to find elevation? Also I would want to start at 12 do I just turn up then since worried May be slow?? Thanks
The waiting is finally over. Entries for Run Balmoral 2022 are now OPEN.
Don't delay - sign up today to be sure of a place in a race of your choice.
We are super excited to be welcoming you all to Balmoral Estate next Spring.
Enter at www.runbalmoral.com
Just entered and booked accommodation 😁 Ready to Send It !
Trying to register , input my email and password to do so , says I have not paid but the route to doing so isn't very obvious .
Hi I am certain I deffered my entry but don't know how to check, can you help please
Wont let me use my email address!
Claire Cruickshank - Duathlon (6km/16km/5km) or 15 mile trail run. runbalmoral.com/content/
Do 2020 entries still stand?
Juliet Taylor I think we are still signed up for this! 🤦♀️😰
How? Where is the sign up link/page?
Hi I had a complimentary place for last year, after being unable to run in 2019 as my mum was taken ill on race day and had to be taken to Aberdeen by ambulance. I can’t see anything under my entries for next year, could you please confirm if I still have a place?
Is there some way of finding out if you deferred? I’m pretty sure I did but don’t want to enter again & confuse things 🙈🙈
Diane Maciver
Bruce Strachan
Johnny Beedie
Mark Brown 😍
Morag Stevenson
Anita Maclean Naomi Lawrie Sandra Gunn
Bruce Barron
Dick Skene
Helen Rees think we have a carry over for 2022
Geraldine Silver 5k?
Confirmed 😬😬 Gavin Stafford Hannah Stafford are you with me ! Stena 10km 🤣🤣
Carole Brown for you and Elaine
Jacqueline Mitchell weekend at Balmoral next year 😁
Lee Jacobs good run this
Got my entry 🙂
Not long now! Entries open 9am tomorrow.
Graham Moar come on you know you want to make a glorious return to the Devil of Deeside. I’m up for it.
How do you find out if you’ve deffered your place in the race?
Not sure if I have a deferred entry or not 🤷♂️
Jacqui, Gwen- interested in the 10km or 15 miler?
Balmoral! Now that be nice Ruth Mcintyre
Stuart Olsson
Michelle Miller Smith 🏃🏼♀️🏅 🤔
Hi all, any queries regarding deferred entries please email info@runbalmoral.com Thanks
We are so excited - Entries for our 2022 races, on the weekend of April 23-24, will open at 9am on Friday morning. Put it in your diary. Full details at www.runbalmoral.com
Hazel Patterson one for the diary 👍
Graeme Mitchell can I sign us both up together to do the 10k and then food in braemar after? Xxx
John Jolly here’s your motivation. Cath Currie …. A hilly 10k in April?
Malcolm Gunnyeon Trail race? Perfect timing after SB!
Dawn Pryde ? Seeing as I can't do Inverness?
Lauryn McWilliam fancy the trail race? 😊
Alison Macaulay fancy it? X x
Andrew Whitehead
Alison Taylor
Vicky Mann
Diane Maciver
Geraldine Rowe
Rebecca Watt
Duncan Leel
Hazel Gunnyeon
Margaret Allan
Carole Brown
Heather Mcleod
Steve Coull
Linda Grant
Laura Bull Emma Murphy Elaine Cranna Alison Farquharson
Ross Brown
Chris Taylor Euan Forrest Duncan Forrest
Clare Webb
Sarah Marie Lachie Bob 👍
Followed by an anonymous Duner it looks like!
Poster Boy for Balmoral 😉
Graeme Clark eyes closed!
Graeme Clark
CLAIM YOUR 2022 RUN BALMORAL PLACE TODAY - 31 JANUARY DEADLINE APPROACHES
We hope everyone is staying healthy and coping with the latest lockdown situation. Thankfully most of us can still get outdoors and enjoy some exercise.
As you know, last year we contacted everyone who entered the 2020 Run Balmoral event to ask if they wanted to defer their entries until 2021 or take a refund.
Many of you chose to defer to 2021 - and we were very grateful for that.
But, as you will be aware, we then had to take the tough call not to proceed with Run Balmoral in 2021.
This has proven to be the correct decision given the way in which the pandemic has remained a serious public health issue. It remains unlikely that mass participation running events will be returning soon.
In October we asked if those of you who had deferred to 2021 would be happy to defer again, to 2022. We are delighted that a large percentage of you have again agreed to do so.
But there's still quite a number of folk who have yet to reply with their preference.
So, we would kindly once again ask those of you who deferred to 2021 - and haven't yet responded - to let us know whether you wish to either defer your entry until 2022 or request a refund.
An email has been sent to everyone in this category so please check your inbox and maybe even your spam folder in case it has gone there.
To choose which option you prefer, please go to www.runbalmoral.com
click on the 'My Entry Preference' button.
Login to your Run Balmoral account, click the 'Make Your 2022 Entry Preference', and for each entry choose your preference.
When logging in, please use the same email address you used when entering previously.
You must make your choice BY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31 2021.
If we have not heard from you by then we will be unable to issue a refund.
Take care and we'll look forward to welcoming many of you to Run Balmoral 2022.
Thank you
Run Balmoral Management Team
Entries for the 2022 races will open later in the year. We will keep you updated as to when this will happen. Take care and stay safe.
Will it be open after 31/01 for everyone else to enter? I last did this in 2019 but didn’t sign up last year as just back from injury.
I know 2022 is a really long way away - but could you advise which day the Bristow 15 trail race would be as Etape Loch Ness is the same weekend and need to defer my Etape 2021 place and not sure if I can do both - the trail run and bike ride. Thank you
When will remaining spaces open up to people who haven't already signed up?
Will there still be places available for those who haven’t entered?
Leanne, Karen have you both deferred for 2022? I had the first time but must've missed it second time round. Just done it now 👍🏃♀️
That’s you Hazel Paterson!!!Xxx
I think I got a refund but can I now enter for 2022 ?
Barry Have you done this yet?
Kate Wenham have you deferred? just done mine xx
Madeline Stanger
Jason Cheyne shall we???
Sandy Cooper have you seen this?
Michael Ritchie are we deferred again?
Nicola Welsh
Claire Rogerson shall we?
Rhonda Gauld
Hazel Patterson there’s a familiar face ☺️
Duncan Milne did you defer us all?
Adam Danger Baird
Everyone at Run Balmoral wishes you all a very happy and healthy New Year.
We are sad we'll not be seeing you all in April, but hopefully it won't be too long before major races can once again safely be held.
We are already working on the 2022 event which promises to be the best yet.
Keep running - and stay healthy.
Good luck guys
Leanne, Karen, I'm back in training as of Monday 🏃♀️💪🤞
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
We regret to announce that Run Balmoral will not be held in 2021 - but the event will return in 2022.
This year’s popular road and trail races were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we have now decided it's still too risky to proceed with the 2021 event which was scheduled for next April.
Run Balmoral Chair James Knowles said: "It was a tough decision to take and one we haven't taken lightly. But, there's still so much uncertainty over how the coronavirus might develop over the winter months and how that might lead to a continuation of restrictions on large participation sporting events, that we felt unable to plan ahead with any confidence.
"Every year we need to commit to significant expenditure well in advance of the races, setting up and maintaining online registration systems, buying medals and t-shirts and ordering equipment.
"We suffered a significant loss this year and simply cannot afford for a similar situation to develop in 2021 as that would put the long-term survival of the event at risk.
"It would also be unfair on the thousands of runners who support our event every year if we had to cancel once again at short notice.
"Nor do we want to let down our sponsors, who have given us loyal support throughout, or the charities with whom we have worked with so successfully for many years.
"Runners who have already deferred their entries to 2021 will be offered the option of deferring again, until 2022, or getting a refund."
Knowles added that every option had been explored in a bid to put the races on.
He added: "The London marathon has, next year, moved from its traditional April date to a new one in October and the Manchester marathon has also shifted from Spring to Autumn.
"Unfortunately, that's not an option at Balmoral as the estate isn't available at other times of the year.
"Other running events are planning to go ahead with significantly scaled down numbers of competitors to meet physical distancing rules, and with no spectators allowed.
"At the moment there is a limit of 200 participants, including officials, at events. I'm afraid that wouldn't be a viable number at Balmoral.
"We also have to consider the safety of runners, their supporters and the hundreds of volunteers who help us every year. The local community on Deeside is very supportive of the event and we need to be aware of their concerns as well. All of this is of paramount importance.
"We are extremely disappointed to have taken this decision but is one which will secure the longer-term future of this event which was first held in 1998.
"The 2022 event has been pencilled in for the weekend of April 23-24."
That’s so sad, but quite understandable. Will we be asked to roll our entries over again?
Best wishes from all the Fit Like Joggers Club. We’ll certainly miss bringing the #seaofpurple to the Balmoral lawn, but we will be back, bigger and stronger in 2022.
Understandable given the scale and location of the events. We will support 2022...I'm sure many will defer their entries until then.
Gutted! But completely understand your reasons, missed this race so much!! Can’t wait to see you in 2022!!
Sensible decision given current climate. Will be all more special in 2022
Gutted but totally understand. I'll plan to be there in 2022.
What a shame, but understand the reasons why.
Disappointed but totally understand in the current climate. Will be there in 2022 🏃🏻♀️👍
Gutted but completely understand, I’ve got it in my diary for 2022 🙏🏼♥️
So sad to hear this 😢 but support your decision...actually missing the hill 😅 roll on 2022!!
Shame but the right decision at this time
Sorry to hear this news. Fingers crossed for 2022!
Right. 2022 then! Xxx
Sad news for us all, but you need to take these decisions in good time for your prep. Appreciated. 😁🏃♀️🙋♀️
Brave decision 🤞
Sad 😞 but understandable
Tim Dring here we go again. Groundhog Year 😭😭
Sara Anderson just as well we didn’t defer...
Understandable
Karen, Leanne, even longer to train now... Silver linings n all that 😜🙈🤣
Kathleen Macleod Shanks not sure if you’ve seen this
Oh dear! 😞
Its a great event lots look forward too we will be back
So sorry to hear this!! Such a fantastic event! I look forward to 2022!
Can this race not be done as a virtual like london marathon and a few of the other big races this year?
For our Aberdeen area runners.....NO PARKRUN - BUT YOU CAN STILL GET YOUR SATURDAY MORNING FIX WITH HIDDEN PEAK RUNNING
- AND WIN A HIDDEN PEAK BUFF
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3
We know many of you are missing your Saturday morning Parkrun fix - so we are excited to be able to offer something meaningful to fill that gap.
On October 3rd we'll host our first Hidden Peak Saturday morning training event in Aberdeen, lasting for one hour between 9.30am and 10.30am.
It's going to be a fantastic all-inclusive session suitable for runners of all levels of experience and ability.
We are following all the guidelines to ensure an enjoyable but safe session, conducted by two of the north east's most respected and succesful distance runners - GB internationals Robbie Simpson and Fraser Clyne.
A restricted number of places are available in order to comply with Scottish Government and SportsScotland guidelines and pre-booking is essential via entrycentral.com
SO, WHAT ARE WE DOING ON HIDDEN PEAK SATURDAY?
IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE FOR FASTER RUNNING + TEST YOURSELF IN A PARKLAND PAARLAUF
WHERE? Aberdeen's Hazlehead Park. Meet at main car park at the top of the running track.
WHEN? Be ready to start at 9.30am on Saturday October 3rd.
HOW LONG? Session lasts for one hour.
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?:
Loosening out with activation exercises.
Slow warm-up jog.
Strides and faster running technique instruction.
Two-person paarlauf - with varied paced running in a fun-competitive environment.
Cool down jog - very slow
Light stretches.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? Go to entrycentral
ANYTHING ELSE?....YES.. YOU COULD WIN A HIDDEN PEAK BUFF
** Tag a friend below , LIKE & share this post to be entered into the draw for a Hidden Peak Buff.
FINAL REMINDER
Hi guys - if you entered RunBalmoral 2020 and haven't yet let us know whether you want your entry deferred to 2021 or prefer a refund - please do so asap.
We need to hear from you by July 31st so we can plan our numbers for 2021.
Everyone has been emailed on a couple of occasions over the past few months, but there's still some who haven't responded.
So, could you please make your choice today, - and no later than July 31st.
The 2021 event will be held over the weekend of 17th-18th April.
To choose which option you prefer, please go to www.runbalmoral.com and click on the 'My Entry Preference' button.
Login to your RunBalmoral account, click the 'Make Your 2021 Entry Preference', and for each entry choose your preference.
You should choose one option.
Thank you.
A big thank you to everyone who has told us whether they wish to defer their 2020 race entry to 2021 or take a refund.
However, we are still waiting to hear from some of you. So, if you haven't replied yet, please do so as soon as possible and by no later than July 31st.
This is so important as we need to know how many places we will have available in the 2021 races.
Just a reminder - the 2021 event will be held over the weekend of 17th-18th April.
To choose which option you prefer, please go to www.runbalmoral.com
click on the 'My Entry Preference' button.
Login to your RunBalmoral account, click the 'Make Your 2021 Entry Preference', and for each entry choose your preference.
You should choose one option.
Thanks very much - and stay safe.
Didn’t enter this year as it clashed with another race but fingers crossed there’s spaces for next year.
Are you taking new entries?
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