Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: ann_runningmad
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: was my first race, with quite a mix of up and down hills to keep things interesting but more down hills than up. very well organised, scenic race. it is possibe for a first timer although I think it attracts a amount of speedy cluby type runners.
In full: so pleased I did this race. I highly recommend it.
Date of review: October 8, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: SammyDee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Splendid!
In full: Great race, Excellent atmosphere! Can't wait till next year!
Date of review: January 15, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Just Chilling
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: first marathon think I'm hooked
In full: excellent race, the organisation and friendly atmosphere made sure that nothing, not even that waterfall from the heavens could dampen the enthusiasm of most people participating. Definately will be back next year.
Date of review: November 5, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Spartacles
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I tamed the Loch Ness Monster!!!
In full: ... at least that's how I felt at the end. Truly magnificent. First marathon, amazing experience. I should add that my wife and daughter were marshalls in the Queens Park stadium and had a fantastic day as well, despite being soaked to the skin. My favourite story from my wife is about the 10K runner to whom she said: "You're doing really well, you're nearly there." The exhausted runner replied: "Well you f****ing well finish the race for me then." You can't pay money for lines like that! See you all for the 2007 marathon.
Date of review: October 20, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Zach
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Rough run - steep ups and downs for the first 10miles, then calmer and from 17 up the hill until about 20. And it ain't downhill from there even though many claim so!!
In full: I've got to admit that despite my negative picture of the race, I took away 14mins from my first marathon -so it wasn't all bad!
But. The start with inadequate number of portaloos (I barely made it in time!), the chap with the microphone never referring to the pace flags (I passed people all the way til 14miles), the hills in the starting ten miles (I had problems with my knees, sth I don't experience often), the last miles in Inverness where there was not much guidance to the finish, and the miserable pools that the torrential rain formed (this can be unrealistic to suggest, but isn't there any way to make sure runners don't need to run Through cold deep pools of water..?).
Ok, there were positive aspects too. The weather was not too hot (I was so cold during the last 5miles!). The scenery was gorgeous (I can tell only because I've seen it on a clear day -now there wasn't much else than fog to be seen). And the few people cheering us runners on the way made it feel special (due to rain -there definitely wasn't too many).
My view is not fair in terms of the rain, what can you do about it? But anyway, the course wasn't too good either.
Hope it'll be better next year.
Date of review: October 20, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Bbhsb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet, hilly, challenging, heroic marshalls!
In full: My first ever marathon, and how wise I was to pick this one. Beautiful wild scenery, extreme weather, wonderful (if sparse in places) support, heroic marshalls. Could have done with more portaloos at the start and/or more coaches with toilets on them. Otherwise what a wonderfully organised race this is. Can't wait for next year.
Date of review: October 15, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jake Ha Ha
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Wet and tough but enjoyable.
In full: This race is worth it just to get away from the city and up to the Highlands for the weekend.
Date of review: October 9, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Boomerang
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Some hills, lots of water!
Date of review: October 9, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: sad.p
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: absolutely brilliant
In full: What can i say! what an experience.This was my first marathon and i really didn't know what to expect,but i can honestly say i could not have wished for a better experience.everything was so well thought out,the people were so friendly and supportive.Even the weather couldn't spoil it although it tried!I must say hello to the lady how, on leaving the same hotel in Beauly as i picked up my bag by mistake,what was the chance of that!. I hope your race was as enjoyable as mine.BIG THANKS TO ALL HELPERS without whom the event just wouldn't have been the same.... ohh just for the record my time was 3hrs 49mins.
Date of review: October 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Allisdhair McNaull
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly atmosphere, well organised, a great event.
In full: Despite the torrential rain and the climb at about 18 miles I managed a PB. A very friendly atmosphere created by fellow competitors and the brave souls who were supporting the race.
The soup and baked potato at the end of the race were most welcome. Thank you to all the organisers and sponsers for making this a great event. I will be back.
Date of review: October 6, 2006
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