The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, taking place on 29 September 2024, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful marathons in the world, following a spectacular point to point route alongside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. No wonder it&rsquo;s on the bucket list of so many runners around the world! There&rsquo;s also the Baxters River Ness 10K and 5K, both races follow flat routes alongside the river in Inverness and are perfect for PB chasers and first timers alike, a 10K Corporate Challenge for teams of 4-6 employees from the same workplace and a Wee Nessie kids' race for under 5s. The Festival of Running kicks off on Saturday with an Expo for all those last minute running essentials and a Runners Cafe where you can join BBC Scotland's Bryan Burnett for a series of Q&amp;A sessions with running experts or chill and chat with other runners listening to live music. Why not make a Highland weekend of it and come with family or friends?&nbsp; The area is steeped in history, home to castles, whisky distilleries, misty mountains and, of course, the Nessie herself. Activities 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, a free Expo, Runners Cafe, live music, pipe bands, street food and kids activities, the Festival of Running truly has something for everyone. Don&rsquo;t just take our word for it.... "The Loch Ness Marathon was my first every marathon and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Don't just think about it... do it!" 2022 Runner<h4>Event details and schedule</h4>Saturday 28 September 10.00 - 18.00&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pre-race registration at Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Marathon, 5K &amp; Wee Nessie runners) 10.00 &ndash; 18.00&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sports Expo at Event Village 12.00 - 18.00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Runners' Cafe, Expo Shows (featuring BBC Radio Scotland&rsquo;s Bryan Burnett)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;and live music Sunday 29 September 06.45 &ndash; 07.15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marathon runners arrive at Bught Park for transportation to marathon start 07.30 &ndash; 07.45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buses departing Bught Park for arrival at marathon start &nbsp; 08.00 &ndash;&nbsp;09.30&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pre-race registration for 5K Fun Run 08.00 &ndash; 09.45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-race registration for the Wee Nessie 08.30 &ndash; 16.00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sports Expo &ndash; open to public 09.00 &ndash;&nbsp;16.00 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Event Village open to public, free entry. Sports Expo, live music, family&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; activities &amp; Baxters Food &amp; Drink Fayre&nbsp; 10.00&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Baxters Loch Ness Marathon start 10.00&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run start 10.15&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Wee Nessie start 10.45&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Baxters River Ness 10K / Corporate Challenge start 12.45&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Baxters River Ness 10K prize giving 14.00&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Baxters Loch Ness Marathon prize giving &nbsp;

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Regular Entry

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Scottish Athletics Member

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - UK Club Member

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - International Runner

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Official Charity Place - Macmillan Cancer Support

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Official Charity Place - Alzheimer Scotland

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Official Charity Place - Cancer Research UK

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Official Charity Place - Highland Hospice

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Official Charity Place - My Name's Doddie Foundation

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Official Charity Place - Parkinson's UK

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Charity Partner

Baxters River Ness 10K - Regular Entry

Baxters River Ness 10K - Scottish Athletics Member

Baxters River Ness 10K - UK Club Member

Baxters River Ness 10K - International Runner

10K Corporate Challenge - 10K Corporate Challenge Team Member

10K Corporate Challenge - Non-participating team captain

Baxters River Ness 5K - Regular Entry

Baxters River Ness 5K - 5K Initiative

Wee Nessie - Regular Entry

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