Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

Marathon Baxters Loch Nis

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running will take place on 4th October 2009

CLICK HERE to enter online now! GUARANTEED MARATHON ENTRY is now available on a first come, first served basis until 1 May or if race limit is reached, whichever is sooner.

This section features the following important entry and race information and is regularly updated.

Introduction to the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
The Route
How to Enter
Entry Fees
Confirmation of Entry
Race Weekend Timings
Pre-Race Registration
Baxters Pasta Party
Transport to the start of the race
The Start
Championchip / Timing System
Drink Stations
Toilets
Mile markers
Road Closures
Slow Runners
The Finish
Festival on Race Day
Marathon-Photos.com
Spectators
Volunteers

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Recognised as one of the UK's leading marathons, the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery, along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, and then crosses the River Ness to finish in Inverness Queens Park Stadium.

The Marathon starts at 10.00am on Sunday 4 October 2009 between Fort Augustus and Foyers on the south side of Loch Ness, and will finish at the Queens Park Stadium in Inverness.

The Route
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The Marathon will start on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862) and will drop down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers (B852). From there, the route follows the loch's south eastern shore, heading north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. From Dores, the race heads directly into the centre of Inverness (B862), turning left over the main bridge in the city centre. The last mile and a half will run alongside the river Ness, before heading a short distance to finish at the Inverness Queens Park Stadium.
IMPORTANT - Runners must keep in the left hand lane at all times. The organisers reserve the right to alter the route if operationally required.

How to Enter

GUARANTEED MARATHON ENTRY

1st May

The Marathon is open to runners aged 18 and over on day of race.
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Entry Fees All entry fees include online charges

Standard Entry (guaranteed on a first come, first served basis until 1 May or if race limit is reached, whichever is sooner) : £38
Early Bird UK club member entry by 1 May : £38
UK club member entry between 1 May – 14 September : £43
Early Bird Scottish Athletics club member entry by 1 May: £36
Scottish Athletics club member entry entry between 1 May – 14 September : £41
Early Bird Overseas entry by 1 May: ONLINE ENTRY ONLY : £40
Overseas entry by 14 September: ONLINE ENTRY ONLY : £45
Charity place by 14 September: Please contact your chosen charity direct

Entry fee includes:

Commemorative finishers medal
Quality t-shirt
Goody bag
Loch Ness Marathon magazine
Post-race food
Fantastic festival at the Finish
Transport to the start of the Marathon
Timing chip

Confirmation of Entry

Race information will be sent to marathon runners from May onwards.

Race Weekend Timings

Saturday, October 3

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Sunday, October 4
07.40 Runners arrive at Queens Park Stadium to be transported by bus to the Start
08.00 Buses depart from Queens Park Stadium from outside the Ice Rink
08.15 Bus pick-up from Drumnadrochit Tourist Information Centre (For this option, see important note below)
08.40 Bus pick-up from Fort Augustus Tourist Information Centre (For this option, see important note below)
09.05 Buses arrive at Start
10.00 Start of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
13.45 Prize-Giving at Queens Park Stadium

Pre-Race Registration
Pre-race Registration for marathon runners will take place on Saturday 3 October 2009 at Inverness Queens Park Stadium where you will collect your race number, timing chip, baggage label and Pasta Party tickets. (if purchased in advance)
Please note there are absolutely no race day entries for the marathon, and strictly no transfers between races or transfer of places to another runner. We do not operate a deferment system.

Baxters Pasta Party
We also hope you will join us at the Baxters Pasta Party taking place on Saturday 3 October. All runners, friends and family are invited! Here you will be able to "carbo-load" on a three-course meal of soup & roll, pasta & salad and dessert. A vegetarian and meat option will be available. During the Pasta Party there will be live music, and a small number of physiotherapists and massage therapists will provide massage in return for a small donation to charity.

Pasta party tickets are available to purchase online until 14 September and then will be available to purchase during the Pasta Party and Pre-race Registration.

Transport to the start of the race
All marathon runners are transported by bus to the Start from Queens Park Stadium. Please arrive by 07.40 as buses will depart promptly at 08.00.
Due to logistical reasons and route access it is impossible for runners to travel to the Start independently.
All runners will be transported to the start of the race from 3 pick-up points:
Pick-up Point 1 - Inverness Queens Park Stadium, 07.40-08.00.
Pick-up Point 2 - Drumnadrochit Tourist Information Centre, 08.15.
Pick-up Point 3 - Fort Augustus Tourist Information Centre, 08.40.

IMPORTANT - We are anticipating minimal numbers of people requiring pick-up from Fort Augustus or Drumnadrochit. If you do require pick up from here please e-mail info@lochnessmarathon.com by 14 September. (Please note that the organisers will NOT be organising return transport to Fort Augustus or Drumnadrochit after the race).

The Start
The race organisers would ask that all runners be sensitive at the Start due to the proximity of the start in relation to residents' houses, listen to marshals instructions, and use only the Portaloos provided. We will not tolerate antisocial behaviour.

Championchip / Timing System
We will be using the ChampionChip system in the Marathon. This is a miniature transponder programmed with your race number, which you attach to your shoelace. This will provide your individual time from the moment you pass the Start line until you cross the Finish.
At pre-race registration you will be given your ChampionChip. Please do not forget to wear your ChampionChip on race day. NO CHIP = NO TIME. Any chips not returned on race day should be returned to Loch Ness Marathon, PO Box 26, Muir of Ord, IV6 7WZ.

If your chip is not returned, you will be charged £10.

Drink Stations
Thanks to our official water sponsor Highland Spring, our energy drink sponsor Lucozade Sport, and our many volunteers there will be drink stations approximately every three miles along the route (see route map). It is very important that you replace lost fluids by drinking regularly throughout the Marathon. Each drink station will be clearly signed and will be on the left hand side of the road. Lucozade will be provided in 330ml bottles and Highland Spring water will be provided in 33cl bottles.