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.
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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 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
James Knowles
Chairman, Balmoral Road Races Ltd
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is the People’s Helicopter – saving and improving lives in every corner of Scotland, 365 days a year.
Support Women’s Health Research at the University of Aberdeen
Friends of the Neonatal Unit is the official charity of Aberdeen Maternity Hospital’s Neonatal Unit for premature and sick babies.
The FOS Group has been formed by engineering experts Apollo and offshore construction specialists AquaTerra to give our clients in the North Sea a simpler, smarter alternative to delivering projects on and offshore for the oil and gas business.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG RUNNING ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS
Once again we are looking for a budding young artist/designer to come up with an imaginative and creative image to be printed on the t-shirts awarded to more than 1,000 runners in the 2024 Run Balmoral primary and secondary schools races.
And there's an awesome prize up for grabs as the winner in each category will receive £50 for themselves with a further £100 cheque to be given to their school,sports club or favourite charity.
The winners will also receive a free race entry for Run Balmoral which is held over the weekend of April 27-28.
The primary schools winner will receive a free entry to the MPH primary schools 1.5k. The secondary schools winner will receive a free entry to the NFU Mutual secondary schools 2.5k - although those aged 15 or over on the day of the race can enter the Harbour Energy 5k if they prefer.
The rules are simple:
The competition is open to anyone attending primary or secondary school or home schooling.
Primary school pupils can enter the primary schools design competition; secondary school pupils can enter the secondary schools design competition.
Your image should be no larger than A4 paper size. You can submit more than one image.
Scan or photograph it, then send it to us at info@runbalmoral.com
Please keep the original version as we may need it at a later date.
IMPORTANT: Please remember to provide us with the following information:
Your name.
Age.
School name.
Contact email address and/or phone number for your school.
Contact name and email address and/or phone number for a parent/guardian.
Name of school/club or charity you would want your prize to go to if successful.
The school or club submitting the most entries in each category will also receive 2 free entries for either the primary or secondary schools races.
Schools can choose how they want to allocate these free places (maybe a lucky draw open to those who submitted entries?)
The closing date for entries is 5pm on 30th November 2023.
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Brilliant 👏
Chris Burnett
Cara boo would be great at this!!
We are thrilled to announce that Poppyscotland is to be one of our official charities for Run Balmoral 2024.
Every year thousands of pounds are raised for very worthy causes thanks to the efforts of runners taking part in one or more of our races and we are confident that 2024 will be no different.
A spokesperson for Poppyscotland said:"
Poppyscotland is excited to be partnering with Run Balmoral for their 2024 event.
"If you are thinking of entering either the 10k or 5k race why not sign up to fundraise for Poppyscotland where the funds you raise will be used to help support Scotland’s ex-Service personnel and their families, in their times of need.
"By choosing to run for Poppyscotland you will benefit from a discounted entry fee, and you receive one of our complimentary Poppyscotland running vests, as part of our fundraisers pack, to champion our charity on the day."
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Richard Scott
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Alexander Christie
Sam Milton
Richard Forbes and Christina Louise
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We are excited to announce that entries for Run Balmoral 2024 will open at NOON on MONDAY JULY 3RD.
So, put the date in your diary: the 2024 event is to take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April.
And, we are holding race entry fees at the 2023 level as we recognise the difficulties many people are experiencing with the continuing rapid rise in the cost of living.
So, be ready to get off your marks at lunchtime on Monday and sign up on our website: www.runbalmoral.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Katrina Hood we doing it?!
So london would be the perfect warm up😂😂
Denise Dodds?
Alexander Christie
Margaret Allan
Sandra Doris and Sara Spittal?????
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We are excited to announce that entries for Run Balmoral 2024 will open at NOON on MONDAY JULY 3RD.
So, put the date in your diary: the 2024 event is to take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April.
And, we are holding race entry fees at the 2023 level as we recognise the difficulties many people are experiencing with the continuing rapid rise in the cost of living.
So, be ready to get off your marks at lunchtime on Monday and sign up on our website: www.runbalmoral.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Brian Macleod
Fiona Macdonald??? Shall we
Jennifer Mccreadie ? Xx
Sami Stannard
Lynne Munro we go again?
Stuart Olsson
Paul Mathers… are you running with me next year? X
Lorraine Coutts
Fiona Rendall
Chris Burnett
Angela McDonald Joanna Harrison
David Sibbald
Katie Spence
Wendy Beattie Janey SK 🏃🏼♀️ 🏃🏼♀️
Yvonne Barr, coming back for more! Got good accommodation 😂
Judi McLeod Tylar Robinson Marsha Broadley
Carole Brown Linda Lett Emma Mowat
Corrine Wilkie Sandra Stephen sandra
Morag Stevenson 🥰
Natalie Drummond
Keith Alexander Douglas Penman here we go!!
Kathy Haddow, Gillian McLean,
Diane Norris we go again????
Helen Rees 5 or 10?
Claire Monk, Sarah Quinn, Caroline O'Reilly…?
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Running and biking under atmospheric skies and over historic trails made Run Balmoral day two another memorable occasion. The drama and aura of the occasion has been captured expertly by Stuart Ross Media, with backing from Tidy Green Clean.
Featuring the Apollo duathlon, the Bristow trail races and the AberNecessities Devil of Deeside Challenge.
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Run Garioch 2023 Livestream 🏃🏃♀https://tinyurl.com/yckmjc35
Run Garioch 2023 Livestream 🏃🏃♀https://tinyurl.com/yckmjc35
Here we go: relive the moment by checking out our awesome video of Run Balmoral day one, produced by Stuart Ross Media with backing from Tidy Green Clean
What a beautiful day, generating beautiful memories.
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Kevin Milne
Diane Dunbar 🏃♀️
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Yes it is x
Kenny Dooley Sharon Morrison we’ve made it in the photos! It’s a good photo of us all!
Ann McRobb is that you?
Nick McLean, Gail Barclay