2025 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Loch Ness Marathon • Bught Park Inverness, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom IV3 5SQ Organized by Caledonian Concepts (Scotland) LtdAbout this event
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Take part in an unforgettable marathon experience, running beside the iconic Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon on 28 September 2025 follows a spectacular route alongside world famous Loch Ness and is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful marathons in the world.
The point to point route starts in an spectacular moorland setting and takes you through stunning scenery alongside the loch and the River Ness, to finish in the Highland capital of Inverness.
Whether you're a runner or a spectator, there's plenty to keep you entertained over the weekend with an expo, runners' cafe, street food, live music, pipes & drums and family friendly activities.
There’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 and a Wee Nessie kids' race completes the Festival of Running.
Why not make a Highland weekend of it and come with family or friends? The area is steeped in history, home to castles, whisky distilleries, beaches, lochs and mountains. Activities in the local area range from kayaking, dolphin boat trips to golf and, of course, Nessie spotting!
With a choice of race distances and the festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running offers an amazing experience. But don’t just take our word for it.... "The Loch Ness Marathon was my first ever marathon and it was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Don't just think about it... do it!" Runner
Event details and schedule
Saturday 27 September 2025
10.00 – 18.00 Registration, Expo, Runners Cafe at Event Village, Bught Park Inverness IV3 5SQ
Sunday 28 September 2025
09.30 Baxters River Ness 5K start - Bught Park
09.45 Wee Nessie start - Bught Park
10.00 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon start
10.30 Baxters River Ness 10K / Corporate Challenge start
12.00 Baxters River Ness 10K prize giving
14.00 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon prize giving
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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - General Entry
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - Scottish Athletics Member
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 - Cystic Fibrosis Trust
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 - General Entry
Baxters River Ness 10K - Scottish Athletics Member
10K Corporate Challenge - 10K Corporate Challenge Team Member
10K Corporate Challenge - Non-participating team captain
Baxters River Ness 5K - General Entry
Baxters River Ness 5K - 5K Initiative
Wee Nessie - General Entry
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