Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running | River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge

Timetable

Saturday

• 10:00-18:00 | Pre-race registration at Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ (Wee Nessie, 5K, 10K and marathon)

Sunday

• 07:30-09:00 | Pre-race registration at Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ (5K and Wee Nessie only)
• 08:30-10:00 | Pre-race registration at Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ (10K only)

10K Corporate Challenge

The Corporate Challenge is a fun team-building opportunity:

• Open to all sectors of business and industry in the public and private sector
• Teams must contain a minimum of 4 runners and a maximum of 6 runners; incomplete teams cannot be accepted
• Times of the fastest four combine to make the team’s final score
• Prizes are awarded according to the accumulated results of the fastest four runners in each team
• Companies are welcome to enter more than one team
• All entries must be from bona fide employees of the company; an employee cannot be entered into more than one team
• Each team must nominate a team captain who will be responsible for entering their team online

 Rally your work mates and sign up today!

Event HQ

Bught Park
Bught Road
Inverness
Highland
IV3 5SQ
UK

Make a weekend of it

Why not make a Highland weekend of it and come with family or friends?  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.

Parking

There is no parking at Bught Park.

Saturday

Public car parks include:

• Highland Council HQ Car Park, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX
• Cathedral Car Park, Ness Walk, Inverness, IV3 5NN
• Old Town Rose Street Multi- Storey, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV1 1NH
• Eastgate Centre Multi-Storey Car Park, 11 Eastgate, Inverness IV2 3PP
• Torvean Car Park, IV3 8JL accessed from roundabout opposite Premier Inn, Glenurquhart Road

Sunday

Public car parks include:

• Highland Council HQ Car Park, IV3 5NX (10min walk to marathon bus pick up point)
• Torvean Car Park, IV3 8JL accessed from roundabout opposite Premier Inn, Glenurquhart Road (5 min walk to marathon bus pick up point)

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

The Baxters River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge follow a flat, point-to-point course through the historic Highland capital of Inverness alongside the banks of the picturesque River Ness, and are renowned for their ‘PB’ potential.

Perhaps you’re looking for the next step up from a 5K or are en-route to a half marathon or marathon? Maybe you see it as an opportunity to raise funds for your favourite charity or a chance to run in a new scenic setting? Possibly you are a club runner up for a new challenge? Or, like many others, maybe you are simply looking for a fun and enjoyable way to keep fit and healthy and need a goal to work towards. Whatever your motivation, the Baxters River Ness 10K won’t disappoint!

If you prefer a team approach to sport, then the 10K Corporate Challenge for teams of 4-6 could be the ideal race for you.

The River Ness 10K offers a flat course, scenic route and lots of cheering support as it weaves its way through the streets of the historic Highland capital, past the Castle and along the picturesque riverside to finish at Bught Park – perfect for a range of running abilities.

Map

Water station

There is one water station located at the halfway mark (5.3km), please refer to course map for location. Water will be provided in 330ml recyclable plastic bottles with sports caps.

This event is committed to being as sustainable as possible and minimising its environmental impact. There are many ways the event eliminates waste and reduces its environmental impact as outlined in the sustainability policy.

Included

• Finisher's technical t-shirt
• Finisher's medal
• Goody bag
• Post-race soup and roll
• Electronic timing
• Downloadable finisher's certificate
• Water stations on the route and at the finish
• Baggage transfer from the start to finish
• Transport back to the start (after the race)
• Fantastic festival at the finish

Massage

Massage is available during registration on Saturday and after your race on Sunday at the Event Village.

Entry fees

5 stars doesn't even come close to how good Loch Ness Marathon is! Loved by all and a jewel in the crown of Scottish road running. I would recommend it to all.

 Loch Ness vs London. There is no contest. I know I would rather take the scenic route.

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