Run Balmoral @ Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Scotland, United Kingdom on 26 April 2025

Run Balmoral is a community running festival takes place over the weekend of 26-27 April and offers a variety of races for all the family. No matter what pace you run at, or what age you are, there is something for you here.

It’s all held within the beautiful grounds of the Balmoral Estate with the famous Castle, home to the Royal Family since Victorian times, providing a spectacular backdrop to the races.

Between 4,000 and 5,000 participants, including international athletes, club racers and recreational runners, are joined by 10,000 spectators for this hugely popular event, which was first held in 1998.

The action kicks off on the Saturday with a primary schools 1.5k and a secondary schools 2.5k together with 5k and 10k adult races. Then, on the Sunday, there’s a choice of a six mile or 15 mile trail race for adults. For those hardy souls looking for a bigger challenge, there’s the Devil of Deeside contest in which competitors tackle the 5k, 10k, 6 mile and 15 mile races – the winner being the person with the fastest combined time!

Everyone is given a warm north east welcome and the achievement of every finisher is celebrated enthusiastically.
All races are held on traffic-free roads and trails, offering superb views of the Deeside countryside and the Cairngorm mountains.

Competitors in each run receive a special medal featuring a local landmark – this year it’s the Auld Brig o’ Dee.
And, for the first time, instead of t-shirts, the organisers are making a significant contribution to a sustainable tree planting project in the River Dee Valley – one tree for every runner.

In addition to the races, there’s a vibrant Event Village offering a wide range of top class catering facilities and numerous fun activities for children. Visitors are also free to explore the wonderful Balmoral grounds and gardens.

So, whether you are a relative newcomer to running, or an experienced club athlete, why not sample Run Balmoral this Spring.Lace up your trainers and start your preparations now. It will be a great experience. You’ll not regret it.

Date and Time: On Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00 – Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00

Prices:
Primary schools 1.5k: GBP 8.00,
Secondary Schools 2.5k: GBP 8.00,
Adult 5k: GBP 20.00,
Adult 10k: GBP 29.00,
Adult 6 Mile Trail Race: GBP 29.00,
Adult 15 Mile Trail Race: GBP 29.00,
Devil of Deeside Challenge (5k,10k,6 miles and 15 miles): GBP 85.00