Winter running: beautiful, but can be brutal! 🥶

When the temperatures drop, just lacing up can feel like the hardest part.

So tell us… what’s your secret to staying motivated through the cold months? 👟🔥

Frost-kissed Highland scenery and our @bigbobblehats definitely help us!

Drop your best winter running tips below to inspire others! 👇

#Winterrunningtips #runlochness #lochnessmarathon

We know we love to bang on about how great the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and the Festival of Running are, but you don’t have to just take our word for it! 🌟

Here’s what runners have been saying about their Loch Ness experience on social media recently:

"You were my first marathon and nothing can compare, truly stunning 😍"

"Great event and wonderful people. The run along Loch Ness was spectacular."

"Absolutely incredible experience. Beautiful crowd and scenery showcasing Scotland at its very best."

`The most beautiful start line. Absolutely loved this marathon!"

"A fantastic marathon. I had a great time this year and highly recommend it. Great organisation and a beautiful route. I loved it"

Come try it for yourself!

27 September 2026
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#lochness #Scottishhighlands #bucketlistmarathon

Celebrating International Volunteer Day!

Each year, hundreds of local volunteers give their time, energy, and dedication to help make event day unforgettable for our runners.
We simply couldn’t deliver the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running without them!

Today, we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to every volunteer who has ever supported our event. You`re an essential part of the Loch Ness Marathon family!

#IVD2025 #LochNessMarathon #InternationalVolunteerDay