Fundraising

Run Balmoral 2025

Final chance to register!

Love running? Love a Challenge? then you will love Run Balmoral!

Run in aid of VSA at Run Balmoral! Charity spaces are now available for the 2025 event, taking place on the weekend of Saturday April 26th and Sunday April 27th.

There is a small entry fee to cover the cost of your place and all we ask is that you commit to fundraising a minimum amount of £100 - Our team will be on hand to support you with your fundraising, and will provide you with a running pack which includes a VSA branded T-shirt, water bottle and handy training tips.

(Updated Mon April 14th) - The final registrations are being accepted from Monday April 14th - Saturday April 19th. Registrants at this stage will be required to collect their bib number and VSA pack on site, on the day itself. It is therefore recommended to arrive earlier than normal to allow for the additional time to make these arrangements.

Already registered? Thank you for joining Team VSA!

Some useful details for those have registered to run in aid of VSA (Updated 07/04/25):

Our team have been contacting all those who have so far registered to take part, this is to ensure all the details you provided are correct and of course answer any questions that you may have - your VSA branded t-shirt and bottle will be posted from VSA w/c April 7th.
The bib number itself will be posted directly from the Run Balmoral organisers approx 2-3 weeks before the event, don't forget to keep this safe and bring it with you on the big day! If your bib number has not arrived by Monday April 21st, please contact our team at fundraising@vsa.org.uk and we will make arrangements with the event organisers to resolve. (Please note our team will be unavailable from 10am Friday April 25th in order to prepare for the event).
Not only will you have an unforgettable experience at Run Balmoral, you will also be raising vital funds to support vulnerable people throughout the North-East of Scotland. You will have received a link to your unique fundraising page upon registration. If have not received this or cannot access your page, simply follow our guide here.
It is well known that the road to Balmoral will be very busy on the day of the event - please give yourself PLENTY OF TIME to travel there! The last thing you want to do is arrive late and miss the start of the race after all the hard work and training.
Our team will be there from first thing in the morning to assist in any way they can. Please visit us and say hi! This year, we are pleased to confirm that two VSA running team photographs will be taken at the VSA tent within the event village - the 5k runners at 11:45am, and the 10k runners at 1:45pm. Please come along and be part of these photographs which are set to be a great keepsake of a memorable day!

About the events...

Harbour Energy 5K

Saturday April 26th, 12:30

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.

Stena Drilling 10K

Saturday April 26th, 14:00

The Stena Drilling 10K takes you through some beautiful Highland scenery on the Balmoral Estate 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 the woods of Garmaddie for approximately 1.2K!

NEW FOR 2025: Bilfinger 6 Mile Trail Race

Sunday April 27th, email fundraising@vsa.org.uk for details