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.
Saturday 26 April 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10.50 | Primary Schools Boys Warm Up |
| 11.00 | PRIMARY SCHOOLS BOYS RACE |
| 11.15 | Primary Schools Girls Warm Up |
| 11.25 | PRIMARY SCHOOLS GIRLS RACE |
| 11.40 | Secondary Schools Warm Up |
| 11.50 | SECONDARY SCHOOLS RACE |
| 12.15 | 5K Warm Up |
| 12.30 | 5K RACE |
| 12.40 | Primary & Secondary Schools Presentations |
| 14.00 | 10K RACE |
| 14.15 | 5K Presentation |
| 15:30 | 10K Presentations |
Sunday 27 April 2025
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09.30 | Bilfinger 6 Mile Trail Race (multi terrain race) |
| 13.00 | Bristow 15 mile Trail (multi terrain race) |
| Presentations times to be confirmed |
Sunday Events
Bristow 15 Mile Trail Race 2025
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
Saturday 26 April 2025 – Corporate Challenge Trophy
The StenaDrilling – Harbour Energy Corporate Team Challenge is an exciting competition embodied within RunBalmoral 2022. 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 2022.
Albyn Hospital Event Village
Take time to visit the Albyn Hospital Event Village area where we have some exciting new exhibitors and activities this year:
- Climbing Wall, Bungie Run, Superjumper
- Street Sports Arena
- Country Flavours of Alford
- Visit Balmoral Castle
- Run4It Pop-up Shop
- Exhibitors
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