27 & 28 April 2024
Run Balmoral 2024 Event Programme
Each year we produce an Event Programme with a summary of the event, so if you would like to find out more you can download the pdf here. Download it to your phone for quick reference on the event weekend.
Run Balmoral 2024 Event Information Leaflet
Balmoral Estate is approximately 50 miles West of Aberdeen, just off the A93 in scenic Royal Deeside and can be reached from the South on the A93 (Deeside Tourist Route) via Perth and Glenshee. Download the Event Information leaflet for more event info – find out more you can download the pdf here.
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.
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.
Balmoral sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park and you will not find a better back drop for an event – the landscape, heritage, communities and folk of the Cairngorms make this a truly special place.
So, if you are visiting for our races, why not make the most of your time here – there is so much to do.
You'll find more information here:
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Friskis Aberdeen is proud to have supported and led the warm- ups for the races at Run Balmoral since 2005....wow, that's almost 20 years !
And now the team is really looking forward to taking the warm-ups once again.
There's only two weeks to go until the big event. So why not boost your training with a Friskis exercise class?
Our fun classes in Aberdeen provide all-round training set to motivating music, and are ideal for runners by improving core strength and flexibility. Enjoy a free class on us - just tell the leader which race you have entered.
Check out our Facebook page @fsaberdeen or see link below for our class list.
www.friskissvettis.co.uk/aberdeen/timetable
Friskis&Svettis is a not-for-profit organisation providing high quality, low cost, Pay-As-You-Go fitness classes in Grampian for 40 years and is part of the biggest exercise association in Sweden.
What are you waiting for?
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We are really excited to announce that Leylines will be joining us at Run Balmoral.
Leylines is on a mission to set up an outdoor gear exchange and repair service within Scotland, raising funds for charities working to improve people's mental health through the outdoors.
To really get the most out of them being at Balmoral, bring along any kit you've been meaning to sell or get repaired - and definitely go and check out their range of high-quality second-hand gear and hear about the rest of the exciting things they are up to.
With 10% of each sale supporting their current charity partner, The Polar Academy, Leylines are on the simple mission to get more people outdoors.
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The big event is getting closer!
Race packs are in the process of being sent out. This is being done in batches so please don't worry if you haven't received yours yet.
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Is there a reason why we only have a Sunday competitor’s parking pass when we’re there both days?
Hi are entries still open??
Stefannie Whyte
We are really pleased to add the Inverurie Scout Group to our highly valued army of volunteers who help make Run Balmoral possible every year.
Thanks guys. We hugely welcome your support.
The Inverurie Scout Group is a vibrant community organisation dedicated to fostering leadership, outdoor skills, and camaraderie among young people in the Inverurie area. Through a variety of activities such as camping, hiking, and community service projects, scouts develop valuable life skills while forming lifelong friendships. Led by dedicated volunteers, the group provides a safe and supportive environment for youth to learn and grow, instilling values of teamwork, respect, and responsibility along the way. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fantastic!
This is it guys! It's now or never if you want to be part of this awesome running festival.
There are races for all the family, so make it a memorable day out.
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Does that mean race numbers are posted out this week? Or is it all collection on the day this year?
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Create a day to remember by signing up for Run Balmoral.
But don't delay..our main block of entries close at midnight tonight.
After that we will assess whether any capacity remains in any race.
Places have been allocated to our official race charities so please check them out for guaranteed places.
www.runbalmoral.com
Our charities -
• VSA: www.vsa.org.uk
• Charlie House: www.charliehouse.org.uk
• Kayleigh’s Wee Stars www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk
• University of Aberdeen Development Trust: www.abdn.ac.uk
• Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance: www.scaa.org.uk
• Hearing Dogs For Deaf People: www.hearingdogs.org.uk
• Poppy Scotland : www.poppyscotland.org.uk
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Hello, how are you, brother? I'm fine. My brother, we are runners from Morocco, and we want to participate with you in this race, as you and Fattoum. We want you to be granted an invitation to participate with you in this race. We hope that you will give us these opportunities so that we can be with you at the start of this race
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GUARANTEED ENTRIES CLOSE ON SUNDAY
FOMO?
Well, don't.
It's decision time.
If you want to be part of one of Scotland's most spectacular running festivals, you must sign up now.
Entries close on Sunday 31st March.
Some races are close to capacity, so we may only have a few places left after this weekend. But, don't take a chance.
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