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Macmillan Cancer Support
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer Scotland
Cancer Research UK
CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland)
Highland Hospice
Maggie's
My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
Parkinson's UK
Samaritans
Enthuse

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Official Merchandise

Loch Ness Marathon Hoodie (Navy) Loch Ness Marathon Hoodie (Navy) £45 Buy Women\'s Loch Ness Marathon Tee (Heather Royal) Women's Loch Ness Marathon Tee (Heather Royal) £20 Buy Men\'s Loch Ness Marathon T-shirt (Heather Royal) Men's Loch Ness Marathon T-shirt (Heather Royal) £20 Buy Loch Ness Marathon Buff Loch Ness Marathon Buff £11 Buy Keyring Keyring £6 Buy

FAQ

What's included in the entry fee?

Your entry fee includes commemorative finisherโ€™s medal, finisherโ€™s technical t-shirt, goody bag, electronic timing (Marathon and River Ness 10K & 10K Corporate Challenge), downloadable finisherโ€™s certificate (from marathon photos live), complimentary post-race food, transport to the Start (Marathon) and a fantastic festival at the Finish.

Will I see Nessie?

Maybe aye, maybe nae.

Do I have to fundraise?

Whilst fundraising is not compulsory, we do ask that all runners consider raising money for one of our official charities. Small amounts make a big difference, and the monies raised by the Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running will directly benefit thousands of lives across the UK.

How do I get to Inverness and Loch Ness?

Inverness is the Highland capital and gateway city to Inverness with an international airport and is well served by public transport. Please check out the Your Visit section on the website which lists details of flights, trains, buses and car hire companies serving Inverness.

Where can I stay? What is there to do in the area?

There is a wide variety of accommodation to suit all budgets in Inverness and around Loch Ness although we recommend you book soon as it does get booked up in advance for race weekend.
To help you plan your trip, please visit Visit Inverness Loch Ness ย orย the Your Visit page.

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The bagpipes are playing.

The sun is out, the skies are blue.

Thousands of runners are setting off on their marathon journey.

General entry may be SOLD OUT, but charity places are still available for one of the most unforgettable marathon experiences in the world.

Will this be you in a few months time? Only one way to find out...๐Ÿฆ•โœจ

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POV: Itโ€™s the morning of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon in the Highlandsโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿด The bagpipes are playing. The sun is out, the skies are blue. Thousands of runners are setting off on their marathon journey. General entry may be SOLD OUT, but charity places are still available for one of the most unforgettable marathon experiences in the world. Will this be you in a few months time? Only one way to find out...๐Ÿฆ•โœจ https://lochnessmarathon.com/ #LochNessMarathon #RunScotland #MarathonMotivation #HighlandRunning

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