Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Simon Smith 21
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A superb race/weekend experience which I can warmly recommend.
In full: A tough race, but hugely rewarding. Superb baggage handling facilities/coach drop offs. Really impressive water stations, liberally stocked with water/energy drinks & bars/gels/fruit etc -puts other races to shame in this respect. Crowd support in Inverness a little sparse, but enthusiastic, and I was a little underwhelmed with the quality of the medal, but they are just minor moans. If you combine this with a couple of days in the highlands, you have the perfect race weekend package. Don't be put off by how far you have to travel to get there - just go there and do it. Strongly recommend and would do it again.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: lyn eden
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliant race. perfect day, glorious situation
In full: Perfect marathon weather ensured I ran a marathon time that has given me a 'good for age' automatic entrance for London marathon.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: running babe
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fantastic day, and brilliant place for an excellent weekend. But I ache in places i didn't know I could ache!
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Running Man
| | 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: Better than FLM in every way
In full: Just do it and decide yourself.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Steel City Strider
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Move over London
In full: I was so surprised how good this marathon was. Water station well spread out but at the right distances. People so friendly. Conditions amazing. London might have Big Ben and London Bridge but Loch Ness blows them all away.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Alpha 1
| | 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: what a great day, watch out FLM this one is on your heels
In full: it was the first time that i have done this Marathon & will be back next year. A fantastic day.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Shona Morrison
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: second time, and enjoyed it better than the first time, brilliant, will be back next year
In full: Organisation was excellent, friendly runners and a great course.Goody bag was fab. Worth every penny
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: dogfish dave
| | 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: first marathon, sheer torture ...and magic!
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ally Bally Bee
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Highlight was red squirrel running in front of me at 11.5 miles. Wished they had toilets after 16.5 miles!
In full: First marathon ever (IMNZ doesn't count). Loved the scenery, loved the old lady walking her dog in town asking me how far I;d run and loved the French runners shouting allez as I rang over the bridge.
Great first marathon course, shame about my knackered ankle which meant I couldn't go as fast as hoped.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Kaffs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first marathon and this has got me hooked!!
In full: I somehow managed to cross the finish line with a smile on my face and I have to admit that the sense of achievement was only the half of it. The remainder of that 'feel good' factor I can only put down too the organisation, atmosphere, and location of the event. I overheard a few runners mention that the 'slightly undulating' description was misleading but what do you expect when you run this sort of distance in the Scottish Highlands.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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