Stena Drilling Tartan 10k
Introduction
The measured course of 10K takes you through some beautiful Highland scenery and will be clearly marked and well marshalled. The early part of the course is relatively fast on smooth tarmac, however from approximately 3.5K the course rises quite steeply up through woods of Garmaddie on the estate tracks for approximately 1.2K!
The "Hill" is marked and will allow you to enjoy the descent, which continues on the estate tracks for approximately 3K. Near the bottom of the hill there is a green footbridge, which needs to be negotiated with care.
After this the route descends further and joins the fast, smooth tarmac for the return section back to Balmoral Castle and the final 300 metres to the finish line gantry.
We are sure you will enjoy the course which has been voted by Runners World as the most scenic road race in the country, but please don't expect a fast time! Have a good run and study the map for further details.
You are strongly advised not to wear racing shoes but use a sturdier training shoe with good cushioning instead. On the hill will slower runners / walkers please keep to the left leaving the right hand lane free for runners.
The Start
The Stena Drilling Tartan 10k starts at 14.00 on Saturday 28th April 2012
- 13.30 - Call up
- 14.00 - Race start
Please ensure you arrive in good time to deposit your baggage and prepare for the start. The start is operated by time bands - the fastest to the front, and the slowest to the back. Placards with expected finish times will be clearly displayed. For example, if you expect to run in 50 minutes then look for the placard that says "50 mins" and line up behind this.
How to Enter
Online entry for this event is now open. Fill in our online entry form which is hosted by Aberdeenshire Council.
Please note your bank statment or credit card statement will show a payment to Aberdeenshire Council for this event.
Alternatively you can download an entry form.
Entry List
To check and make sure your name is on the start list please check the entry list.
Any queries should be sent to: sports.events@aberdeenshire.gov.uk with RunBalmoral 12 as the Subject
Prizes
First man and woman overall. First three men and women in the senior, veteran and super veteran categories. First man (standard kilt) and woman (lightweight kilt).
Prize giving at 15:30 at the sponsors tent.
Slower Runners
On the hill will slower runners / walkers please keep to the left leaving the right hand lane free for faster runners.
Insurance Statement
Balmoral Road Races Ltd does not provide cover for the personal accident, illness, loss or damage incurred by participants. Further, Balmoral Road Races Ltd Third Party liability policy will not necessarily indemnify participants in the event of a Third Party being injured solely due to the negligence of the participants. Balmoral Road Races Ltd Third Party liability policy will however meet claims from Third Parties arising from the negligence of Balmoral Races Ltd or its employees. Participants wishing to obtain cover for personal accident and Third Party liability are advised to contact an insurance company or broker.
