Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Join Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running 2025
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, taking place 28 September 2025, is one of the most beautiful marathons in the world, following a spectacular route alongside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland.
The iconic marathon follows a spectacular point to point route alongside world famous Loch Ness and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful marathons in the world. The 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 an expo, runners' cafe, street food, live music, pipes & 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' race. Entry 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 attractions. The area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster.
With a choice of race distances and festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running has something for everyone.
Course details
Start address: Whitebridge, Inverness, UK
Finish address: Bught Park Pitches, Bught Road, Inverness, UK
Route map
Register
Registration closes on 23 September (117 days left)
You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
We accept
What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Finisher’s T-shirts
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done Medal engraving
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Cash prizes
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Photo Service
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done Video Service
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done Training program
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done Expo entry
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done Post-race meal
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done Massage
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Custom bib number
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Marathon runners collect their race pack (including timing tag and baggage label) at pre-race registration on Saturday 28September 2024 at Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ between 10.00-18.00. Please ensure you bring photo ID with you.
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
If you are unable to attend Registration and wish to send a friend or relative to collect your event pack on your behalf, they must bring a form of photo ID for themselves as well as a signed letter of authorisation from you confirming they are authorised to collect on your behalf.
How do I get to the race location?
The Event Village is at Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ. Inverness is well served with flights, train and bus links, Inverness the airport is just 10 minutes from the city centre. Further information here: https://lochnessmarathon.com/your-visit/
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
