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
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Our Harbour Energy 5k champion, Sean Chalmers of Aberdeen AAC. ... See MoreSee Less
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Millie Glass Park smashed the girls course record in the MPH 1.5k with a time of 5min 45sec.
Last year's winner, Eilidh Murdoch, was second and Hayleigh Reid was third.
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Liam Miller wins the MPH primary schools boys 1.5k race ahead of his Young Meldrum Runners clubmates James Gerrard and Ethan Gravell.
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Brilliant Liam 🥇
Yesssssssssssssss!!!!!! Completely amazing! Look at the determination in that face! Well done Liam! (Lynn Miller)
Congratulations 👏
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Wow!!! Well Done 👏👏😁
what a star Lynn Miller
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Your Run Balmoral Management Team are guarding the trophies before the action starts.
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All the best Peter JenningsJackie StewartFraser Clyne it’s looking like another great event. Well done chaps
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WE ARE READY.....ARE YOU!
IT IS TIME !!!!!
See you on the start line 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏻♂️
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Good luck Robin Grant 💪🏃♂️💪🏃♂️
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Planning to buy a post race snack or make any other purchases from our on-site vendors this weekend?
Then it would be worth bringing a small amount of cash with you just in case there's any problems with card reading machines.
With thousands of people on the estate using mobile phones and other devices at the same time, the pressure on WiFi networks can be excessive and may cause occasional issues.
We don't expect too many problems, but it would be wise to have a little backup cash just to be safe.
Enjoy the weekend.
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If anyone is unable to run anymore, I’m happy to buy their entry off them!
And £1 if you'd like to leave any bags safely at Crathie School's Secure Baggage Area while you run👍
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Unfortunately we will not have a helicopter on site at Run Balmoral this weekend.
Low cloud forecast on Sunday would create some uncertainty over the ability of the aircraft to get away.
However, subject to operational requirements, we still expect to have a helicopter fly past at the start of the Stena Drilling 10k.
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Laura Ross scuppered my plans 😆 🤰
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The goody bags for the MPH primary schools 1.5k and the NFU secondary schools 2.5k are packed and ready. Wonder what's in them? The only way to find out is to complete the run! 🤣
We'll see you tomorrow.
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