Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: weaselman
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well-organised, glorious weather, shame about my race plan really!! Recommended
In full: What can you say? The weather was ideal, the scenery is beautiful, tho' not as many loch views as you would imagine, the 'flat/undulating' classification belies some short, sharp uphills, some tough downhills and a couple of killers between 17 and 21 miles.
Be warned, the fast start can fool you - badly. Trust me, I know. This was painful.
On the whole, though, Baxters do an excellent job of organisation and the support through the villages and once back into Inverness is terrific.
Do it!!
Date of review: October 5, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: bunions
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant - perfect weather, lovely scenery, great course - and a PB
Date of review: October 4, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Nessie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: A must-do race.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: StevieBoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Nobby
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: emma barclay
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Noil
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Prize categories (10 year bands) a bit disappointing.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: freefall bunny
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: this challenging marathon is superbly organised, well supported and a glorious run through the highlands. A great race for a first marathon, as long as you respect the challenge
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: CC
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very good race which I enjoyed. I will be doing it again this year
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Chris Hinks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The only reason I wouldn't do it again is because I've decided to limit my running to off-road. But it was fantastic
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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