Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, Scotland, October 2023 Sports

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point to point route alongside world famous Loch Ness.

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point to point route alongside world famous Loch Ness and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful marathons in the worldThe route begins in an atmospheric moorland setting and continues through stunning scenery along the shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness to finish in the Highland capital of Inverness

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There's plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a sports expo, runners' cafe, street food, live music, pipes and drums and family friendly activities.

And if marathons aren't your thing, there's also the Baxters River Ness 10K, 5K and Wee Nessie kids' raceEntry for all races available now

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 attractionsThe area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness MonsterActivities in the Scottish Highlands range from challenging hill walks to kayaking, dolphin spotting boat trips to distillery visits

With a choice of race distances and festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running has something for everyone.

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