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Balmedie Beach Race

Name: Balmedie Beach Race
Start: 2026-06-11
End: 2026-06-11
Location: Balmedie

Balmedie, United Kingdom • 11 Jun 2026

Balmedie Beach Race

The Balmedie Beach Race takes place on 11 June 2026 at Balmedie Beach. The event is organised by Cosmics and is listed under category CS. It is a beach running event with a measured distance and a modest total climb.

The course distance is 5 km with approximately 30 m of climb. Entry for the event is £5. Parking is available at Balmedie Beach car park (NJ 976181). Previous editions have produced recorded finish times and published results for earlier years.

Recorded course bests from 2024 are 23:51 for the male category and 30:08 for the female category. Results from 2025 are maintained in the event archive. The race description and factual details focus on distance, elevation, entry fee, organiser and parking arrangements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Balmedie

Race information

Registration

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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