RunBalmoral 10K, 5K & School Races
Includes the Stena Drilling 10K, Harbour Energy 5K, NFU Mutual Secondary Schools 2.5K and MPH Primary Schools 1.5K.
| Date | Saturday 26th April, 2025 |
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| Distance | 10K + other events: 5K, Fun Run |
| Location | Balmoral Castle Estate |
| Town/City | Ballater |
| Area | North East |
| Start postcode | AB35 5TB |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
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.
NFU Mutual 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.
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.
Both Saturday and Sunday include the Devil of Deeside Challenge (for runners doing the 5k, 10k, duathlon and 15 mile races).
