Loch Ness Marathon

Sep 28, 2003

Where

Inverness, United Kingdom

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

September 28, 2003 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

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Top 3

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Tomas Abyu was the first over the line in Sunday’s 2003 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, with a time of 2:20:59 – knocking a clear 11 minutes off last year’s winning time. The performance set a new race record in the event's second year.

General News Highland News

Oct 09, 2003

Diving Gear Athlete Is Ready For Loch Ness Marathon

Lloyd Scott, who recently completed the London Marathon in a 130-pound diving suit, will wear the suit for Loch Ness Marathon as well. But this time, he'll be walking underwater.

General News The Press And Journal

Aug 04, 2003

SportScotland help to fund Loch Ness fun run

SportScotland has given £10,000 to the Loch Ness Marathon so that race directors can add an additional event: the River Ness 5K Fun Run.

General News The Inverness Courier

Jul 15, 2003

Jim'll Leg it in Highland Loch Ness Marathon

At the age of 76, Jimmy Saville is preparing to run the Loch Ness Marathon in the Highlands of Scottland. He along with 1,999 other runners are startign to prepare for the race that is se to run on September 28th.

General News Ananova Ltd

Mar 12, 2003