Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: remoh
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: got to do it again
In full: i thought last year was a one off with the weather being perfect but again it we got the right conditions although when we got on the coach to go up to the start the heavens opened but by the time we got to the start it had cleared away. out of the 22 marathons that i have done this has to be my favourite. all in all a great weekend the journey up, the marathon itself where everthing went to plan was going for under 3.30 ran 3.27 and a few drinks after it. great stuff
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nikki Holden
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: wonderfull place to run a must do for a runner
Date of review: October 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gordon Huxtable
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A hard course for my first marathon
In full: This race starts in the middle of nowhere, and develops into an undulating run with some tricky hills at the start. Excellently marshalled and very challenging for the novice, but a great feeling when you hit the line.
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Chris Simonson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race enjoyed it all even the big hill
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Suzuki
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised event, even includes a mystery tour to the start!, PB all the way "but don't go off to fast".
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James Buchan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fantastic
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Caroline Carlisle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first marathon....but not my last!
In full: Full marks to organisers! Everyone really friendly. The uphills are a shock at times, but for a first marathon you can be sure your second is likely to be a new PB if you pick a flat route!
Date of review: October 12, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jumping Jen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Don't be fooled by the downhill! Let the scenery distract you from the pain...
In full: An excellent race in a stunning setting. Very well organised and friendly - wanted to dance to the ceilidh band at the saturday pasta party, but decided that probably wasn't the best preparation!
Tough course - all that downhill makes for really, really, really sore legs, so not one for fast times, but well worth doing for all that!
Date of review: October 11, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Bambina Ferrari
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Challenging, wonderful scenery, very friendly, extremely well organised... :)
Date of review: October 11, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Wine Man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I still have the warm glow 5 days later!
In full: An excellent race. I can only echo what the others have said about the lovely people, amazing route, surprising weather. If you only do 1 marathon in the UK do this one!
Date of review: October 10, 2008
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