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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running in Scotland The Wee Nessie is open to kids' aged 5 and under.
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The Festival of Running features the iconic Loch Ness Marathon, the River Ness 10K / Corporate Challenge, 5K and the Wee Nessie – so whatever your running distance, there’s a race for you! Guaranteed entry to all races is available NOW so don't miss out: www.lochnessmarathon.com

Highlights of the Festival of Running weekend include a Runners Cafe, Expo, street food, live music, pipes & drums and

kids' activities. The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery, along the southern shores of Loch Ness, and then crosses the River Ness to finish in Inverness. The Baxters River Ness 10K follows a flat point-to-point route through the historic Highland capital of Inverness and is renowned for its PB potential. The popular 5K is open to runners of all ages and abilities including wheelchair entrants, following a flat route along the River Ness.

10/06/2026

Nervous about hitting your fundraising target? Don’t be!

Our online fundraising partner, Enthuse, are absolute pros at this! Here's their top fundraising tips:
📸 Add a profile picture
❤️ Tell your story
🏃 Share training updates
👏 Thank your supporters
🎯 Kick things off with your own donation

Follow these simple steps to fundraise for your chosen cause.

Want more fundraising tips from Enthuse? 👉 https://lochnessmarathon.com/run-for-charity/fundraising-tips

07/06/2026

16 weeks today, you'll be basking in the views at the start of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Make the most of our beautiful course with a personalised training plan from Coopah Running, our official training partner.

They've created Baxters Loch Ness marathon-specific training plans tailored to your goals, fitness and schedule.

Use code LOCHNESS for 2 weeks free and 25% off.

👉 https://coopah.com/event/train-for-the-loch-ness-marathon/

05/06/2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week, and we’re shouting from the peaks of the Highlands for the incredible folk who make Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running possible. 🏔️

Their smiles, cheers, and words of encouragement are part of the fuel that carries you all the way to the finish line. ❤️

Here's to every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and support. Please drop them a “THANK YOU” in the comments below 🙌

03/06/2026

Happy Global Running Day! 🌎👟

Every year, runners from countries all over the world travel to the Scottish Highlands to take on Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ and we love welcoming every single one of you to our start line!

Are you joining us this September? Drop your flag in the comments below. 🌍👇

31/05/2026

We’re proud to have HIGH5 Sports Nutrition as the official sports nutrition partner of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 💚

HIGH5 are passionate about creating great-tasting, natural sports nutrition to help you perform your best - from start line to finish line 🏃‍♂️✨

On course, you’ll find:
⚡ HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua - light, refreshing energy from natural fruit juices

Top tip 👉 test your nutrition in training to find what works best for you on event day!

29/05/2026

Marathons are better with friends.

Tag the person you’d trust to pace you through the final 6 miles, or the friend who always promises 'it's flat from here on out' when it's definitely a hill.

P.S. We still have charity spots!👇

https://lochnessmarathon.com/run-for-charity/

📅 27 September 2026

27/05/2026

T-MINUS 4 MONTHS! 🚨

4 months until the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K & 5K , Wee Nessie! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️

4 months until the silence of the glen is broken by the skirl of the pipes and the sound of thousands of footsteps taking on one of the world’s most beautiful marathons.

4 months until you won’t be scrolling past this - you’ll be living it! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️

Who's getting excited?! 👇

26/05/2026

First timer marathon runner?

Loch Ness is the perfect place to make it happen. 💙

✔️ Bucket list marathon
✔️ Point-to-point route
✔️ Stunning scenery
✔️ Incredible atmosphere
✔️ Unforgettable finish line moment
✔️ Nessie sightings (Maybe...🦕)

And if you’re new to marathon training, Coopah Running's expert tips will help get you to the start - and the finish 💪

Check them out here: https://coopah.com/resources/top-tips-for-first-time-marathon-runners/

First timers - give us a shout in the comments!

24/05/2026

Good luck to everyone running in the this weekend!

If you're already wondering "what's next?", might we point you in the direction of a certain famous Scottish loch? 🌲

Experience one of the most beautiful marathons in the world - charity places are still available!

📅 27 September 2026
🔗 Link in bio to sign up!

22/05/2026

Not all heroes wear capes... some wear running vests and a lot of anti-chafe cream! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Our charity partners support everything from local hospice care to global medical research.

When the training gets tough, having a cause close to your heart is the ultimate fuel.

General entry has sold out, however you can snap up a charity place, join this bucket-list marathon AND do it all for a good cause:

27 September 2026
lochnessmarathon.com

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Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/

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