RunBalmoral 2020 Update - mailchi.mp/9aacae9f2cc1/about-our-sponsor-vsa-2918997
is there a lock down to enter the estate to do some running as exercise?
David Scott not sure what you mean Dave. You didn't use any of the block bookings we set up as all FLJ's entered individually
Duncan Milne instructions are here!
Lindsay John Davidson
Izy Kirkaldy Mazza Nairno
Juliet Taylor xx
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.
Chrysaor 5K
The Chrysaor 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, Chrysaor 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 / Chrysaor Corporate Team Challenge
Corporate Challenge Trophy The StenaDrilling – Chrysaor 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 delighted to announce that RunBalmoral 2020 will be held over the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April. Entries will open on the 1st July 2019 for the programme of eight races catering for all age groups. This will be the 23rd year of the event and we look forward to welcoming more than 5,000 runners and as many spectators to the estate. Put it in your diary now!
James Knowles
Chairman, Balmoral Road Races Ltd
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RunBalmoral 2020 Update - mailchi.mp/9aacae9f2cc1/about-our-sponsor-vsa-2918997
is there a lock down to enter the estate to do some running as exercise?
David Scott not sure what you mean Dave. You didn't use any of the block bookings we set up as all FLJ's entered individually
Duncan Milne instructions are here!
Lindsay John Davidson
Izy Kirkaldy Mazza Nairno
Juliet Taylor xx
Ok Folks,
You can now decide whether to take a refund or carry over your race entry to 2021.
Please Go to www.runbalmoral.com, click on the 'My Entry Preference' button.
Login to you Run Balmoral account, click the 'Make Your 2021 Entry Preference', and for each entry choose your preference.
Runners have to choose one option or the other by 31st July 2020. If we have not heard from you by that date, then you will forfeit your entry fee and your place in the 2021 event.
Please note refunds in adult races will be race fee minus £5 admin fee. Full refunds will be given for the Primary and Secondary races if you choose to ask for a refund.
If you do choose to refund your place(s) this may take a few days to process.
Take care and we'll look forward to welcoming many of you to Run Balmoral 2021 which will be held over the weekend of 17th-18th April.
I'm still not getting an option for either. Am I doing something wrong here? I had entered for the Devil
As a race director for another local race I think it’s really bad form for Run Balmoral to make entrants apply for a refund and risk forfeit if they don’t. The default should be that entrants get their money back.
Is there an option to run a virtual 5k or 10k instead? If the medals have already been manufactured it would be a shame to waste them. Just wondering if this could be an option.
Hopefully you’ll be emailing as well so people not on FB don’t accidentally forfeit their entries?
I've asked for a refund as I dont know what life will look like in a year. I pressed refund for both my entries but theres no confirm button so I dont know if it's gone through
Not giving me any options 🤔 will try later in case we are all trying at the same time 🙄
Deferred 👍 First race (hopefully!) of 2021 entered 👍💜🏃♀️🚴♀️
Deferred..... definitely worth the wait.
Thank you
Deferred ☺
Places carried forward 💪 Ready for the Devil in 2021 😁 Shari
Let’s goooooooooo 2021 💪🏻
Anne McIntosh
Helen Rees
Lisa Stuart Kathleen Runcie Kevin Blanchard Sarah Yates I’m going to carry mine forward to next year
Alex Christie
Jordan Connell
Thomas Harpley
Val Rose 2021? Let’s be positive as usual
Lizbeth Whyte Strachan
Sarah Bob..... Devil deferred till 2021 👍
James McGregor defer? 🤔
Next year? Caroline Hastings Rachel Riddell Maureen McLean Reid Kerry Alexander
Abbie Faye Carrying 4ward...?
Geraldine Rowe Brian Strachan
Dear Runner,
Following UK and Scottish Government advice in respect of the current coronavirus pandemic, we must now cancel Run Balmoral 2020 which was due to be held over the weekend of April 18th-19th.
We appreciate this is disappointing but is unavoidable given the health risks facing the nation at this time.
We have looked at the options for rescheduling this year, but with the continuing uncertainty over how long the coronavirus crisis may last as well as other potential commitments on Balmoral Estate, this is,unfortunately, not possible.
We can,however, offer everyone the opportunity to roll their entries over to the 2021 event which is to be held on April 17th-18th. Alternatively you can apply for a refund.
We will be announcing details of how to go about this as soon as possible. We would be grateful if, in the meantime, you could hold back from contacting us about these matters so we can get everything in place.
This has been a difficult decision and we have been working hard on all fronts to ensure the continued viability and success of our event in the future.
Thank you for your patience, support and understanding, and please check back for further information in the near future.
Disappointing of course, but inevitable. Just have to look forward to next year 🏃
Happy with that decision.Time accept whats going down and move on.I wonder how many races next year will will be able to pick off from now as not many will be big profit pullers.Sad for all involved,not just for runners but for organisers who give up lots of free time to make these races available.
Very sad but I think you have made the right decision for everyone involved. Look forward to seeing everyone in 2021 👏👏
Inevitable, but thanks for letting us know in plenty of time. I will definitely want deferral to next year 🏃🏼♀️
Very sad I was looking forward to my first 10K but totally understand. I’m going to keep up the running & will see you next year
Inevitable given the circumstances. Will defer to 2021 to support you're funding challange.
Happy with (only) decision - disappointed to break doing 10K every year since 2006 and wee trail every year since it’s inception. Favourite running weekend of the year ❤️ roll on 2021
It’s very sad that this has happened but fully understand and support the decision, see u 2021 👍
Happy to let it run over until next year.... gutted tho, I love balmoral.. was looking forward to the 2nd special medal this year x
Sad but the right decision- more time to train for the hill
Sorry to hear this but absolutely appreciate these are difficult times.
Going to really impact cash flow on smaller runs
Was expecting it but still disappointed
Thanks for sharing barry Corbett
Tessa Polley😩 one year we will finally meet up again💖
Jack Rathbone looks like the running plan won’t be happening anymore.. oh well 😅
Gillian Jarvie
Bill Taylor
Helen Rees
Abbie Smith
Jordan Connell
Mark Liddle
Debz Way Hay
Karen Stather
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Coronavirus and Run Balmoral - Update
We appreciate everyone's concerns about whether or not our event will be going ahead next month.
We are in dialogue with Scottish Government officials and are taking their advice at the moment on a number of issues.
Details are being discussed and we will make a further announcement within the next few days
Our priority is to ensure the health and well being of all those likely to be involved in the event - participants, volunteers, spectators.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
An update would be highly appreciated please
I'm just hoping we can fly out there in a month. Thanks for the update!
Thanx for the update, hopefully it can go ahead , fully understand if it can’t though.
Cecilia Berry you’d better hope if they announce cancellation they wait till after Tuesday 😉 #no20milerforme
For those not already registered for the event; what’s is the latest registration date?
Thanks for the update
Vicky Weston can you credit it, your flight will be cancelled probably 😳🙊
Have we had an update yet?
Run Balmoral Any update? I assume cancellation? 😥
Yvonne McMillan better put ‘training’ on hold 🤣
Caroline Hughes
Helen Rees
Innes Ali
Any update on this yet?
Lisa Urquhart
Rhonda Gauld
Shona Clarke
Heather McCabe
Mandy Powrie
Rachel Campbell
Sara Anderson
Nathan Morgan
Darryn Irvine
Lynne Tracy
Heather J Mcleod
20 Days until entries close!
If you haven't signed up for one of our runs, then don't delay. Our closing date is 31st March for all races - although the Chrysaor 5km has only a handful of places left and could close at any moment - but charity places remain available.
Hopefully it doesn't get cancelled or rescheduled 🤔😷
When’s the helicopter due?
Lesley Watson this is a beautiful run I did it a few years ago
Diane Maciver
Eve Strachan for Mia obvz 🙊🤣
Lewis Rothnie
Jennifer Louise, Janette Jarvie!
About our Gold charity partner - VSA
Final call folks ...there's only a handful of places left in the Chrysaor 5km.
But if you are unlucky in the public entry, our affiliated charities may have places available.
Check them out:
www.vsa.org.uk/support-us/events-and-challenges/…
www.scaa.org.uk
www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk
archie.org/friends-of-the-neonatal-unit/about-us/
University of Aberdeen Development Trust
www.charliehouse.org.uk/
Some of our charity mascots took a trip out to Balmoral to check out the surroundings ahead of the races in April.
Why not sign up to suport one of them at RunBalmoral 2020 on April 18th-19th?
@ScotlandsAirAmubulanceCharity
@UoADevTrust
@charliehousehq
www.vsa.org.uk/support-us/events-and-challenges/?article=35
www.scaa.org.uk
www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk/site/events/run-balmoral-2019
archie.org/friends-of-the-neonatal-unit/about-us/
University of Aberdeen Development Trust
RUN BALMORAL 2020 – RUNNING IS ONLY PART OF IT
Come run with us ... 🤩 we have your weekend covered.
Haven’t signed up yet ...? Here’s a few reasons why you should:
Join us for a fantastic line up of races and entertainment... a brilliant FAMILY DAY OUT or make a weekend of it ...
We have a full range of entertainment for all the family…take a look at our Event Village, take a tour of the magnificent grounds of Balmoral Castle.
RACING?
For the youngsters…..the MPH PRIMARY SCHOOLS 1.5k or the AON SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2.5k…. and once that’s over they can use the rest of their energy on the climbing walls or jumps.
For the adults ..try the fast flat CHRYSAOR 5k course.
Or take on #THEHILL OF THE STENA DRILLING 10k.
Bring the bike for the APOLLO DUATHLON which takes in the beautiful estate grounds.
Or... Hit the wild side with stunning scenery in the BRISTOW 15mile trail race ….or take the shorter tour of the 3mile race - a tough but fun run!
Or be our DEVIL OF DEESIDE and take on 4 events over the 2 days.
And kit yourself out with new gear @run4it_ ......and enjoy a post race massage.
Take a simulator tour with @bristows helicopters.
Picnic on the Queen’s lawn or grab some great grub from one of our vendors ..
What’s not to love 🤷🏼♀ sign up now ...
RUN BALMORAL 2020 – RUNNING IS ONLY PART OF IT.
Enter now @ www.runbalmoral.com
Caroline Wetherell are you lot doing the rub-down again?
Sam Redpath
Eilidh Moir x
Morven Webster 😍
Run4It🎉 COMPETITION WINNER 🤩
Congratulations again to Victoria Deveci, the winner of our Run Balmoral and Saucony competition who was in store yesterday to pick up her winnings!
We hope you enjoy the Run Balmoral 10k when it comes around and hope all your new goodies help with your training and recovery! 💪
#improveyourrun #RunBalmoral #Saucony
RUN BALMORAL WATER BOTTLES WILL BE RECYCLED
This year Run Balmoral is working with One Stop Waste Solutions, a local company which helps businesses improve their environmental performance by reducing waste, recycling and energy recovery throughout Aberdeen City and Shire.
Our water will once again be generously provided by Harrogate Spring Water in bottles which are 100% recyclable - and we are grateful for their support.
At the end of your race, when you chuck that plastic bottle in the recycling bin, it’s not the end, but the start of the Recycling Journey.
Your Run Balmoral Water bottles (made from PET type 1 plastic) will be bulked into a large enclosed container on the Estate.
So, what happens after that?
The bottles will be taken to a purpose-built Material Recycling Facility (MRF) south of Aberdeen. At the MRF the bottles will be sorted, contamination removed, and made into bales for shipping to a UK reprocessor.
The bales are split and bottles shredded into flakes which are washed clean.
The flakes are then dried and bulked into bags and shipped to a production facility.
These flakes can now be used in the manufacture of new water bottles, so you might be holding part of the same water bottle at Run Balmoral 2021!!
For more information on how One Stop Waste Solutions can help your business, contact their waste specialist for a free Recycling Audit at 01224 782050 or www.onestopwaste.com
@HarrogateSpringWater
@hiddenpeakrunning_
Its a pity that there isn't a company out there that could just clean and reuse the bottles without all the palaver!
Neil Sharp 😊
Run4ItCONGRATULATIONS to Victoria Deveci who has won our Run Balmoral and Saucony inspired giveaway competition! 🎉
Victoria had the closest guess (£229.99) to the value of the rucksack and its contents and has therefore WON THE LOT, including a free entry to any of the individual Run Balmoral 2020 races 🤩
The next 4 closest guesses have all also bagged themselves a free Run Balmoral race place - congrats to Emma LY, Heidi Ross, Tom Main and Marie Bernards!
We will be in touch in the next couple of days with details on how to claim your prizes 🔥
Thanks to all those who entered the competition and, if you weren't one of the lucky winners, remember that you can STILL sign up to Run Balmoral 2020 using the following link 👉 www.runbalmoral.com/enter/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fenter%2f
#improveyourrun #RunBalmoral
Liam is Bristow competition winner.
Congratulations to Liam Barron who has won an awesome prize, courtesy of our trail race sponsors Bristow.
However, Liam hopes that when he next sits in a helicopter he'll be feeling much happier than the last time he was in this type of aircraft.
The Insch Trail Running Club member has won a helicopter flight simulation training package for himself and three friends in a prize draw made from all those who entered the Bristow trail race to be held as part of the Run Balmoral running festival on 18th April.
It should be an an amazing experience, but Liam admits when first told the news he was a little apprehensive.
He said:"It's so weird. The last time I was in a helicopter was in 2018 when I was competing in the Lairig Ghru mountain marathon between Braemar and Aviemore.
"It was very hot and humid day and I was suffering from heat stroke. I collapsed at 18 miles and had to be lifted off the course by helicopter and taken to Inverness.
"The one consolation was that because it was such a fine day the views over Aviemore and the Cairngorms were amazing.
"So, after that experience, when I saw the Bristow competition my initial thought was 'I hope I don't win that' but,actually, now it has happened, it's really cool. It sounds amazing."
Barron admits that the 15 mile trail race at Balmoral is one of his favourite events and he's excited about taking part again in April.
He said:" I first did it three years ago and absolutely loved it. It's one of the best. I was gutted to miss out last year as I had a wedding in Edinburgh. I was raging.
"It's a tough course and I've probably never achieved the time I'd like to get for the route but the scenery is brilliant and the route is so varied. I'm looking forward to being there again."
Entries are still open for all Run Balmoral races.
Go to www.runbalmoral.com
@Bristow Group
@runbalmoral
@run4it_
#runbalmoral
#run4it
Looking forward to it! At least I'll get to fly the helicopter this time
Well done Liam Hope you enjoy the experience
Run4It🔥 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🔥
This one is a 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗬. Fancy winning a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 race place to any one of the Run Balmoral 2020 races AND a Saucony rucksack 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 of goodies? 🤩
YES? Well then get involved in our latest competition 👇👇
𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗬
- 𝘓𝘐𝘒𝘌 THIS 𝘗𝘖𝘚𝘛
- 𝘓𝘐𝘒𝘌 OUR 𝘗𝘈𝘎𝘌
... and 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 guess the combined value of the rucksack and all its contents in the comments section below!
The person with the closest guess will win 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗧! Now, it may seem like we've put all our eggs in one basket but 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗧, the next 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 closest guesses will also receive a free entry to a Run Balmoral 2020 race of their choice! 🤩
Deadline: 11:59pm Monday 24th February.
Winners announced on Tuesday 25th.
GOOD LUCK! 🙌🤪
#improveyourrun #run4itaberdeen #runbalmoral #saucony #runforgood
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