Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: Keith Hillsden
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First marathon to date and well worth the long journey up from Yorkshire. Well done to Baxters!
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Andrew Anderson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: superb
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Chirpy Chaffinch
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: monster race, although a bit expensive
Date of review: November 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Nik B
| | 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: Friendly atmosphere, fantastic orginisation, challenging course hope to be there next year.
Date of review: November 18, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Andrew Weir
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Inspirational scenery
Date of review: November 18, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: hong the bad boy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very hilly
In full: good atmosphere, lots of runners (very slow and fast runners). all here to enjoy the scenery. i am a slow runner and i managed to do it in under 5 hours. its a tough course, very hilly. if you are a beginner, train well and take your time. YOU TOO CAN DO IT. hope to see you next year.
Date of review: October 19, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Redhead
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A hilly and exciting course for my first marathon. Friendly marshalls with well-stocked water/aid stations. They took great care of us back-of-packers. Brilliant tee shirt, medal and goody bag.
Date of review: October 19, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Steven Miller
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race this year and last. Well organised. Hard course with plenty hills.
In full: Great race this year and last. Well organised. Hard course with plenty hills.
More prizes please - I was 4th and got nothing!
Date of review: October 19, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: john crawford 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great feat of organisation. Great course.Very friendly
Date of review: October 17, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Lesley Pymm 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: brilliant run - really enjoyed it
In full: Great run, scenary and company.
Date of review: October 15, 2004
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