Event overview
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is quite possibly one of the most stunning marathons in the world. With spectacular scenery, fantastic atmosphere and a truly memorable experience – it’s no wonder it is on the bucket list for so many charity runners from around the world.
Breathtakingly beautiful, friendly atmosphere, flawless organisation, felt like a festival - not just a race...
Here are just some of the comments from past runners so why not come and experience it for yourself while raising money for an important cause?
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.
Why not make a Highland weekend of it and come with family, friends or other supporters of your chosen charity? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a free Sports Expo, Baxters Food and Drink Fayre, live music, kids’ activities and a Wee Nessie for under-5s.
Event photos
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
Health and Medical
Parkinson's UK
Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£40
Fundraise
£450
Heart
Heart Research UK
Funding pioneering medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£40
Fundraise
£400
Cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support
No one should have to face cancer alone.
- Personalised running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Online training zone
- Cheer squad on the day
Sign up
£40
Fundraise
£400
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Traders at event
- Wheelchair users
- Bag storage
- Bar
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Park
- Rural
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Point to point
- Return transport
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Undulating
- Water stations
Overview
The Marathon will start on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862) and will drop down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers (B852). From there, the route follows the loch’s south eastern shore, heading north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. From Dores, the race heads directly into the centre of Inverness (B862), turning left over the main road bridge and left again for the last half mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness.
Route highlights
- Start on General Wade's Military Road
- Stride through pine scented forests before passing the village of Foyers
- Hit the shoreline road as you press north-east along Loch Ness
- Bid farewell to the Loch as you pass Dores Beach
- Complete a small loop in the city as you arrive in Inverness, on the banks of the River Ness
Point to point alongside the most famous loch in the world.
Cut off
7 hours.
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Massage
- Medal
- Post-race meal
- Technical t-shirt
Included
- Charity branded running vest
- Fundraising support and advice
- Commemorative finisher’s medal
- Finisher’s technical t-shirt
- Goody bag
- Post-race food
- Electronic timing
- Water stations
- High5 energy gel stations
- Downloadable finisher's certificate
- Complimentary post-race food
- Baggage transfer from start to finish
- Coach transport to the marathon start
- Fantastic festival at the finish