What You Need to Know about the UK’s Most Scenic Destination Marathon
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is quite possibly one of the most stunning running events in the world. Now into its 18th year, it boasts spectacular scenery, fantastic atmosphere and a truly memorable experience.
The Festival of Running will consist of four different races:
• The Loch Ness Marathon – The 26.2 miles of The Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route alongside world famous Loch Ness, starting in an atmospheric moorland setting and continues through stunning Highland scenery,
taking you along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, to finish in Inverness, capital city of the Highlands.
• The Baxters River Ness 10K and Corpoate Challenge – The River Ness 10K is known for bringing out the best in runners with many achieving a PB along the flat course through the historic city of Inverness and along the banks of the picturesque River
Ness. If you fancy the corporate challenge then the event will bring together teams of 4 to 6 colleagues joining forces for a good cause in stunning scenery.
• The River Ness 5K – Those wanting a slightly shorter distance without missing out on the scenery, the Baxters River Ness 5K is for you. Open to runners of all ages and abilities including wheelchair entrants, the 5K follows a flat route along the scenic River Ness to finish alongside other races at Bught Park, Inverness.
• Wee Nessie – If you have some ‘little monsters’ in your family who would enjoy their own piece of the action then why not sign them up for the popular Wee Nessie which is open to kids aged 5 and under.
WHEN:
The 18th annual 2019 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running will kick off with an expo and festival on Saturday 5th October with the running all taking place on 6th October 2019.
WHERE:
The races will take place from Bught Park, Inverness and will have a collection of runners from all over the world taking part.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Hosted by Scottish television and radio presenter; Bryan Burnett, the two-day festival promises a packed family friendly agenda. The 2018 event attracted 8,000 entries, with runners from as far afield as Africa, Australia and USA travelling to Inverness to participate. Participants will range from children taking part in a short toddle to seasoned elites running the full 26.2 miles. The Festival weekend features a Runners’ Café, Sports Expo, street food, pipe bands, live music and kids’ activities.
WHAT TO DO THERE:
Many runners and spectators, choose to stay longer – a huge attraction of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is the area’s natural beauty and wealth of attractions. The Inverness area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Activities in the Inverness area range from challenging hill walks to kayaking, dolphin spotting boat trips to distillery visits. There’s lots more about local attractions, activities and places to visit here.
WHERE TO GET TICKETS:
Entry for all races in the 2019 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running, which takes place on Sunday 6th October is now open. Sign up now at www.lochnessmarathon.com