
Balmoral
Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short
The Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short is a lightweight, high-performance running short made in Canada from a stretch micro-perforated microfibre jersey in a recycled polyester blend. It features an elastic drawcord waist, built-in breathable microfibre jersey lining, and a marathon-style rounded hem with side slits for mobility. With a 3-inch (7 cm) inseam, it is designed to wick moisture effectively during athletic activities.
- Material
- Recycled Polyester Blend
- Gender
- male
- Style
- activewear, athleisure
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Specifications
High-performance marathon short with moisture-wicking recycled polyester blend, built-in lining, and adjustable drawcord waist.
Moisture-wicking, stretch micro-perforated fabric, breathable built-in lining, drawcord elastic waist, side slits, 3-inch inseam.
- Material
- Recycled Polyester Blend
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- activewear, athleisure
- Occasion
- workout, sports-event
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Activewear
Additional Attributes
- Light knit short with high-performance cut
- Stretch micro-perforated microfibre jersey fabric
- Recycled polyester blend
- Moisture-wicking performance
- Built-in breathable microfibre jersey lining
- Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- Marathon style with rounded hem and side slits
- Made in Canada
- 3-inch inseam
- Side slits for mobility
- Micro-perforated fabric for enhanced breathability
Product Insights
The Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short by Balmoral is a heritage-designed, marathon-tested short sewn in Canada with Italian-milled 85% recycled polyester and 15% elastane fabric that provides tighter gauge, even perforations, and better shape recovery. It features a split hem and 3-inch inseam to prevent chafing and drag, micro-perforated 115gsm fabric for quick drying and maximum airflow, and UPF 50+ sun protection. With proper care—cold wash, no fabric softener, line drying, and folded storage—it is built to last 10–20 years. Currently out of stock, it is on clearance at $29.95 for a discontinued colorway with limited remaining stock.
Verified claims
- Made in Canada
- Sewn in Canada with a 3–4 month sampling cycle and founder oversight.
- Durability
- Heritage-inspired design intended to stay in rotation for 10–20 years and validated by track and marathon testing.
- Fabric
- Italian mill fabric for tighter gauge, even perforations, and better shape recovery.
- Care
- Cold wash, no fabric softener, and line drying protect the Italian-knit fabric's stretch and moisture-wicking.
- Breathability
- Micro-perforated 115gsm fabric dries quickly and maximizes airflow.
- Sun protection
- UPF 50+ blocks 98% of UV rays.
- Chafe prevention
- 3-inch inseam and split side slits prevent chafing and allow unrestricted stride.
- Production pedigree
- Sewn in Canada, marathon-tested, designed for 10+ years: premium production at clearance price.
- Washing
- Pre-rinse sweat and then machine wash cold in a mesh bag without fabric softener.
- Drying
- Air dry in shade; never tumble dry to preserve elastane.
- Storage
- Fold to store; hanging distorts the fit.
- Longevity
- Proper care—cold wash, air drying, folded storage—supports the fabric's 10–20 year design lifespan.
- Material
- Italian-milled 85% recycled polyester, 15% elastane, built for a 10-20 year lifespan.
- Race testing
- Marathon/track-tested, friction points removed for unrestricted movement.
- Clearance status
- Sale price $29.95 marks a discontinued colorway with limited remaining stock.
- Lightweight fabric
- The shell fabric weighs 115gsm, exceptionally light for a running short—on the same order as race-day singlets—so it resists absorbing perspiration weight during hot marathons.
- Sun protection convenience
- The built-in UPF 50+ rating eliminates the need to apply sunscreen under the shorts on long summer runs and avoids sunscreen-melt chafing.
- Air-dry time
- In typical indoor conditions, the featherweight 3-inch shorts dry in under 4–6 hours.
Product record
- Title
- Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short
- Brand
- Balmoral
- Price
- 110 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a male model wearing bright blue mesh tank top and matching bright blue split running shorts with a black drawstring; white printed text appears on the tank and on the shorts' left front panel.
- Tank shape and materialSleeveless athletic tank with wide shoulder straps, scoop neckline and a relaxed fit made from a fine open-mesh synthetic fabric visible as small regular perforations across the panel.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Tank front text“BALMORAL TRACK CLUB”
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.41 · h 0.14 (high) - Shorts silhouetteLow-rise, split-side running shorts with a curved hem and short inseam, sitting high on the thigh and fitted at the waist with a visible front drawstring.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Shorts drawstringNarrow black drawstring emerging from the waistband center and hanging down the front.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.47 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Shorts front text“BALMORAL”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Waistband and hem pipingWaistband appears smooth and untextured; shorts have a narrow trim along the curved hem that is the same blue as the main fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible footwear and socks (styling)White crew socks with blue printed text and athletic sneakers in light neutral tones are visible below the shorts; these appear as styling but occupy the lower image area.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.76 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model standing against a plain white background and floor, even soft lighting with subtle shadowing; multiple tattoos on the model's arms and legs are clearly visible. Image shows the model in a relaxed pose with one hand behind his back and one hand at his side.
- Background and stagingSeamless white wall and floor used as neutral studio background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint hard shadow to the model's right on the wall.
- Model poseModel stands facing slightly toward camera with weight on one leg, left hand behind back and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.90 (high) - Tattoos on modelMultiple dark-line tattoos visible on both arms and both legs, including a large sketch-style figure on the left thigh and assorted smaller line drawings on the calves and forearms.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.23 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Socks text“Balmoral”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution with even exposure and sharp focus across the model and clothing; no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
bright cobalt blue· tankvivid royal blue· shorts main body#0B7DE3matte black· shorts drawstring#031B53bright white· printed text on tank and shortsclean white· socks#BDBDC2- Tank shape and materialSleeveless athletic tank with wide shoulder straps, scoop neckline and a relaxed fit made from a fine open-mesh synthetic fabric visible as small regular perforations across the panel.
- 02

Product
Bright blue lightweight running shorts with an elastic waistband, black drawcord, curved side split hem, and white diagonal printed 'BALMORAL' on the front left panel.
- Main fabricBright blue lightweight knit fabric forming the body of the shorts; surface shows a subtle small-scale textured mesh or grid visible in close-up.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.38 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - WaistbandElasticated waistband in the same blue fabric with visible gathered stitching along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.35 · w 0.64 · h 0.07 (high) - DrawcordBlack flat drawcord tied in a simple bow at center front with plastic aglets at the ends.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Curved hem and side splitRounded curved hem with a short upward side split on the right side (model left) finished with a narrow blue binding.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.33 (high) - Front print“White printed text 'BALMORAL' set diagonally on the lower front-left panel of the shorts.”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing lower torso and upper thighs of a model wearing the shorts; plain light background and even soft lighting; visible tattoos on the model's arms and legs.
- Shot compositionCropped waist-to-thigh frontal view focusing on the shorts; torso and hands of the model are partially visible at top and sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray or off-white background with soft shadows along the subject edges.
- Visible tattoosBlack-ink tattoos visible on the model's left forearm and right thigh; tattoos are props and not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.21 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting with mild highlights on fabric folds and no harsh specular reflections.
Colors
bright royal blue· shorts main fabric#046BCBblack· drawcordwhite· front print- Main fabricBright blue lightweight knit fabric forming the body of the shorts; surface shows a subtle small-scale textured mesh or grid visible in close-up.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of short, bright blue running shorts on a model showing an elastic waistband, curved side hems with short splits, and a fine textured knit fabric.
- Overall silhouetteShort-length athletic shorts sitting at the natural waist with a relaxed, slightly flared rear silhouette and a short inseam.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband with gathered fabric creating small vertical folds around the waist; waistband is the same blue knit as the body of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Side split and hemShort vertical side split where the side seam opens into a curved hem; hem is narrow and topstitched, following a rounded contour up the outer thigh.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Seam detailVisible center-back vertical seam running down the middle of the rear panel from waistband to crotch area.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.06 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric textureFine textured athletic knit with a subtle micro-grid or tiny perforated appearance visible across the shorts surface, suggesting a lightweight breathable fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Finish and sheenMatte to slightly satiny finish with small highlights on raised folds but no glossy coating.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot crop showing the model from lower back to upper thighs against a plain light background; model arms with tattoos are visible at image sides.
- Shot compositionTight rear crop framed from the lower back to the mid-thighs of a standing model, centered on the shorts.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.77 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light neutral background with minimal shadowing under the model's body.
- Visible props or bodyModel's forearms and hands appear at left and right edges of frame, both bearing tattoos that are clearly visible.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.80 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.80 (high) - Top garment visiblePortion of a mesh textured blue top is visible tucked into the waistband above the shorts.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
bright cobalt blue· shorts body#147CDB- Overall silhouetteShort-length athletic shorts sitting at the natural waist with a relaxed, slightly flared rear silhouette and a short inseam.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4563376 | Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short - Small | CA$29.95CA$110.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4563377 | Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short - Medium | CA$29.95CA$110.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4563378 | Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short - Large | CA$29.95CA$110.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4563379 | Tornhill 3" Split Marathon Short - X-Large | CA$29.95CA$110.00 | Out of Stock |