Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Ultracat
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day out, great weather for running a marathon, thrilled to get a massive PB.
In full: Fantastic scenery especially when the sun came out briefly a couple of times. Will be back.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Nessie
| | 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: It just gets better every year
In full: What can I say? Wonderful race, scenery to die for, slick organisation, the best t-shirt in the race calendar, and snacks at the water stations in the second half. Even the weather was perfect for running. Permanent fixture on my race calendar.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Alan Barton 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The best Marathon in Britain
In full: If you only run 1 marathon then this is the 1 to run. Ideal running conditions, picturesque scenery, welcoming people and only 1 major hill at 17 to 21 miles.
The goody bag at the finish is excellent value as is the barbeque. Excellent day.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: plodding patrick
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: WOW WOW WOW
In full: Tough (me knee blew up at mile 22) but I will be back next year. A great atmosphere, great views and some fantastic people to run with (thank to Helen for keeping me going!)
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: iz
| | 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: Tough going in places, but hugely enjoyable.
In full: Beautiful scenery was such a pleasure to run through it more than made up for the horrible hills at miles 4, 17, 18, 19 and various points in between. Great goody bag and a T-shirt you actually want to be seen in!
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: ITC
| | 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: My most enjoyable Marathon ever but then I say that every time I run.
In full: I cannot recommend this enough. Great organisation and atmosphere. The hills are a challenge-well they were to me- so a PB would be difficult butthat never detracted from a great day.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Michael Hastie
| | 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 ever competitive run and realy enjoyed iall though very challenging, will have to train better next time.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: The Wheezer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Loved this race, great support and a definate sense of achievement.
In full: This is a very hard marathon and if it was a battle between me and the hills at 17,18,19 then the hills definatley won! Well worth doing though just for the burger and soup at the end, also fab goodie bag. My advice do it if you can its a toughie but a great experience. Also the coach journey is a laugh especially when people need the loo!!
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ro .
| | 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: Excellent!
In full: Slightly hillier than expected but fantastic scenery made up for it! Everything was so well organised, there where plenty of water stations and even snacks on-route! Very friendly, even for those who finished over 5:30. Would definatly do it again.
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lucas Bateman
| | 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: Stunning
In full: Marvelous, couldn't fault it in any meaningful way. One suggestion now its chip timed - put timer mats at the start and finish of the steep hill at the start and the mile 17, 18, 19 and 20(!) hill and give a "king of the mountains" jersey/prize to the fastest over them. Loved it, will recommend it. A perfect antidote to fighting through the crowds in London, New York, Paris, Newcastle......
Cheers to the Ozzie guy who went from his final training run in 28deg in Brisbane to this and ran with me for about 10 miles at 8 min pace (I was the one in the red t-shirt). Huge respect to the guy running breathing through a stoma (fast bu**er as you were).
Date of review: October 4, 2005
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