Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is a remote Highland point-to-point with dramatic loch scenery, coach-to-start logistics, and a lively Inverness finish.
Quick facts
- Remote point-to-point start includes coach transport in the entry package.
- Long Loch Ness views make this one of Scotland's signature destination races.
- Rolling final miles into Inverness are tougher than the net-downhill profile implies.
- General entry often sells out, with charity places serving as a later route.
About the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is a major Scottish destination race built around Highland scenery rather than city-center speed. General entry can sell out early, and the remote start makes the organizer's transport plan part of every runner's race morning.
Course
The point-to-point route descends from the Highlands toward Loch Ness, then follows rolling roads into Inverness and a Bught Park finish. The net profile looks favorable, but repeated late rollers make it harder than a simple downhill label suggests.
Race-day weather
Late September can bring cool air, rain, and rapid changes along the loch. Clothing and pacing need to account for an exposed start, damp stretches, and possible headwind.
Past Baxters Loch Ness Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, September 26, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon FAQ
When is the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon?
The 2027 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
Is Baxters Loch Ness Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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