Press Releases
Festival runners raise record donations for charity!
Organisers of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running have announced that the massive sum of £661,119 was raised for charities from the 2009 event.
The monies raised will benefit many local, national and worldwide causes, including the event's four nominated charities, Highland Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Scottish Community Foundation, and over 35 other associated national and Scottish charities.
more... 26 January 2010, at 8.47 am
RECORD BREAKING SIMON TONUI WINS 2009 LOCH NESS MARATHON
Simon Tonui of Birchfield Harriers was the winner of the 2009 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon today (Sunday 4 October), crossing the finish line in a record 2 hours 20 minutes and 13 seconds, beating the previous course record set by Thomas Abyu in 2003 by 46 seconds. Runner up for the second year in a row was David Kirkland of Alnwick Harriers (2:23:55). In third place was Christopher Wilson from Ron Hill Cambuslang Harriers (2:26:55).
more... 7 October 2009, at 3.54 pm
RECORD ENTRY FOR BAXTERS FESTIVAL OF RUNNING
Entries for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running have reached record levels for this year's event taking place on 4 October 2009. Entry numbers for the Marathon in this Homecoming year are up by a massive 53% and overall the Festival is on target to attract over 7500 runners this year.
more... 1 October 2009, at 11.30 am
ENTER NOW FOR THE EVENTS!
Runners entering next month's Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running are reminded that Monday 14 September is the closing date for all events in the Festival, including the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, Baxters River Ness 10K, the Healthy Working Lives 10K Corporate Challenge, the River Ness 5K Fun Run and the Highland Breakfast Run. The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running, the third largest marathon in the UK, takes place on Sunday 4 October 2009.
more... 3 September 2009, at 1.47 pm
CALLING ALL SCHOOLS, YOUTH CLUBS & DISABILITY GROUPS!
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running is inviting all schools, youth clubs and disability groups to get active by joining this year's Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run on 4 October. The 5K Fun Run offers people of all ages and abilities an opportunity to be part of the north of Scotland's largest sporting event.
more... 24 August 2009, at 10.38 am
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