Loch Ness Marathon

30 September 2012

Start Time : 10:00am

The Loch Ness Marathon is a highly regarded race. Since it began in 2002 the Loch Ness Marathon has quickly become one of Britains's favourite races, being voted by Runners World as one of the top three running events in each of the past three years. With over 8,000 participants, it has become the fifth largest British marathon. Only London, Edinburgh, Brighton and Liverpool host larger races.

Loch Ness Marathon Route
The route is arguably the most appealing of any marathon. The 26 mile experience takes in the beautiful Highland scenery, along the shores of Loch Ness before crossing the River Ness reaching the finish line in Inverness Queens Park Stadium.

The Marathon starts between Fort Augustus and Foyers. It then follows the route (B852) down to the edge of the loch at Foyers. Runners will then follow Loch Ness's south-eastern shore, making their way north-eastwards towards Dores at the northern edge of the loch. After Dores, runners head into the centre of Inverness, traversing left over the main bridge in the centre of town. They then turn left again following the River Ness for the last half mile to the finish line at Bught Park in the centre of Inverness.

Loch Ness Marathon Entry
* Regular Entry Fee : £44 (until 1 Mar), £47 (until 1 Jul)
* UK Athletics Affiliated Runners: £44 (until 1 Mar), £47 (until 10 Sep)
* Scottish Athletics Affiliated Runners: £42 (until 1 Mar), £45 (until 10 Sep)
* Overseas Runners : £46 (until 12 Sep), £49 (until 10 Sep)
* Charity Places : Runners are advised to check out the race charity page.

Contact Information
Contact : Rachel Phillips, Event Coordinator, Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Address : PO Box 26, Muir of Ord, IV6 7WZ
Tel. : +44 (0)844 875 1411
Email : info@lochnessmarathon.com
Website. : http://www.lochnessmarathon.com