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May 3, 2024

Loch Ness Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.5

Organization 4.5

Spectators 3.5

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R. J. from North Georgia (10/12/2007) "A race to remember" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a great race! Spectacular course, perfect weather, great organization, a finish in a stadium and hot soup afterward. Great medal and T-shirt too. This is a race that I will always remember. My only complaint: Nessie was a no-show.
Thomas Bubendorfer from Killorglin, Ireland (10/11/2007) "A Monster Race!" (about: 2007) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 We had perfect weather conditions this year (2007), which was a first, apparently. The course is challenging but potentially fast if your legs can withstand the downhill miles. The scenery is absolutely stunning, and the organisation is perfect. From the pasta party, the bus transfer to the start and the amenities at the finish, I could not find anything to complain about. There aren't a lot of spectators around, not even during the final miles in Inverness, but the ones that were there were quite enthusiastic.
Alan Grant from Edinburgh (10/8/2007) "First 5-plus miles were emotional; after that, fin" (about: 2007) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A challenging, difficult course - especially the first few miles with those hills. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed it and still managed to get a new PB. Hope to do it again.
P. K. from Jonesboro, AR, USA (5/7/2007) "Excellent taste of the Highlands" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A marathon I was looking forward to and I was not disappointed. Hill training definitely paid off especially for the dreaded hill at about mile 17. Scenery was spectacular and Loch Ness has that 'magic' about it. Inverness was very friendly and lots to do. Overall experience was fantastic and I will do this race at least once again. You will have fun with this race. The organizers should be proud of this race. It is better than many of the bigger races!
C. G. from County Durham (10/4/2006) "Lovely scenery and well-looked-after runners" (about: 2006) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Even though it was pouring with rain, I enjoyed the run. There were free hot drinks at the start line and we were well looked after at the end with mushroom soup, and baked potatoes with a choice of filling. Lovely atmosphere and enjoyed the bands. A lot of thought has gone into the t-shirt design, which I will treasure. I would recommend this to anyone disappointed that they have not gotten into the London Marathon. A challenging course and lots of space to run without having to weave around people. I could have done with a space blanket at the end because I was quite chilled with the heavy rain, but lots of space in the marquees to keep warm. Well done to the Highlands.
L. K. from London, England (5/27/2006) "I loved it!" (about: 2005) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 After awful weather the day before the race, the weather greatly improved for the 2005 race. The start was in the middle of nowhere, but hot beverages there once you got off the bus. Nice little bagpipe band came over the hill and through the middle of the runners to start us off. Lovely countryside and very refreshing. A tough hill around mile 17-18. Cars came into play a bit near the end of the race. Good idea to have a taxi number on hand to get back if your B&B is on the other side of Inverness. Pretty good post-race food.
Andrew Jex from London, England (4/4/2005) "My first marathon - very emotional!" (about: 2003) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Loch Ness Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran this in its second year, and it was my first marathon (not my last!). The race starts in the middle of nowhere (near Fort Augustus), then runs right alongside the Loch (shame there's no time to stop and take it all in). At the pasta party on the Saturday, we were warned that there would be hills, but no one mentioned the huge one at about mile 17 - a few people slowed down there. Full marks for the bemused locals who came out to watch/cheer us on, and the last 2.6 miles to the finish in the athletics stadium were very emotional for me...
Austen Raine from Cumbria (9/30/2003) "Very good, well run, I enjoyed it" (about: 2003) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Good course but hard work in the second half. Dry, sunny day, although would have been warmer if the trees alongside the road were cut down. Also would have better views of Loch Ness. Well run event, well marshalled, food and goody bags at end and a medal. Can enter online as all good events should.
Debbi from Huntsville, AL (10/25/2002) "Has to be one of the most beautiful" (about: 2002) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was only my second marathon, so I don't have a lot to compare to, but I thought this one was very well run. Amazingly, all 600 or so runners were transported nearly 30 miles to the start without a hitch! The course is beautiful, but tough. The first 4 miles are downhill, though not steep, and the next 4 miles are slightly rolling downhill. After that, it was nearly flat until a 2-mile incline between miles 17 and 19. Slightly rolling again after that to the end. From what I heard, everyone had a very good first half time, but the second half...that was another story!
A Runner from Aberdeen, Scotland (10/2/2002) "Unbeatable scenery, tough course" (about: 2002) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was the first time the race has been held. Hopefully it will be the first of many. Buses picked us up in Inverness at 7.40 am and took us to the start point 26 miles up the side of Loch Ness. We started the race at 10am - in the middle of the Scottish highlands; heather, lochs, bagpipes playing - what could be better! Weather was superb - cool + cloudy for most of the way and no wind. The course is not easy to get to for spectators. However, those who managed to find their way to a vantage point were especially friendly and encouraging. We finished in the Inverness athletics stadium (doing a lap of the track - just like the olympics!); afterwhich there was a terrific choice of food and drinks, massages, etc available. This is far from an easy marathon course in view of the many hills - but very well worth while. Thanks to all the event organisers and helpers for doing such a great job.

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