TAQA Diamond Jubilee Mile
Introduction
The TAQA Diamond Jubilee Mile is a special event added this year to commemorate the Queen's 60 years on the throne. It is designed to provide activity for those who are accompanying runners doing the Petrofac Challenge but people are also very welcome to come along and run the Mile even if they are not with people involved in the longer event. There will be Fringe entertainment and catering available on the event field.
The Start
The TAQA Diamond Jubilee Mile starts at 11:15 - 12:15 on Sunday 29th April 2012
- Run start: 11:15 to 12:15 with runners being set off in batches approximately every ten minutes. Batches to be arranged on the day.
The run is chip timed to give everyone an exact mat-to-mat time for the accurately measured mile.
The Route
Runners will be set off in batches so that the course is never too busy and family groups can run together if they choose. All ages and abilities can take part. The course is mostly on tarred paths and is suitable for race running bikes.
How to Enter
We ask that you enter on-line in advance so that we can send you a vehicle pass which will allow you on the Balmoral Estate with out paying the usual fee to do so. Whist you are on the Estate you can make use of the Estate facilities including the Castle exhibitions, gardens and shop at no extra charge. It may be possible to make additional entries on the day.
To enter the TAQA Diamond Jubilee Mile costs £5.
£4 of the entry fee will go to the University of Aberdeen Development Trust cancer charity GASTROCAN
Online entry for this event is now open. Fill in our online entry form which is hosted by Aberdeenshire Council.
Please note your bank statement 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
Milers will receive a certificate featuring their mile time to download, a RunBalmoral medal and a commemorative mug.
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.
