ActiveRunningI signed up for the Loch Ness Marathon in hopes of seeing the most elusive creature in the worldPush comes to shove, I’ll be able to run a marathon in the beautiful Scottish HighlandsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveRunningI signed up for the Loch Ness Marathon in hopes of seeing the most elusive creature in the worldPush comes to shove, I’ll be able to run a marathon in the beautiful Scottish HighlandsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Push comes to shove, I’ll be able to run a marathon in the beautiful Scottish Highlands
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running)
(Image credit: Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running)
Some people sign up for marathons because they want to get a PB; others might do it to challenge themselves. I signed up for theMongol 100 Ultramarathonbecause it was too hot at the time, and the idea of running in a cool environment sounded appealing. People do crazy things sometimes.
I picked the Loch Ness Marathon, taking place in Scotland on 29 September 2024, for a different reason. You see, I always had a sense of adventure and thought that maybe one day, I’d get to do and see things beyond my imagination.
That said, adventure is all around us, and you can believe in whatever you want, so why shouldn’t I be excited to visit Loch Ness, home of the world-famous Nessy? Why shouldn’t I be the one spotting her in the water while doing what I enjoy: running?
Best of all, you don’t even have to run the full marathon to enjoy the experience, either. The Loch Ness Festival of Running 2024 also includes the Baxters River Ness 10K, Baxters River Ness 5K and even a Wee Nessie kids' race, meaning runners of all abilities can partake.
Stunning views and (hopefully) good company(Image credit: Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running)
Stunning views and (hopefully) good company
Stunning views and (hopefully) good company
(Image credit: Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running)
2023’s Festival of Running event attracted over 8,600 runners from over 45 countries, which is no small feat, considering Inverness – the home of the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running – isn’t the centre of the world. It has an international airport, though, so that’s great.
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A fun little tidbit I’ve heard from a fellow runner is that everyone gets a can of soup upon finishing the marathon (Baxter does soups and other canned goods). Since most people arrive in Inverness via plane and you can’t take liquids with you in your handbag, many people drop off their cans of soup at the airport.
And if you, like me, thought that sounds like an unnecessary waste, I was also told that cans left at the airport are donated to charity. Don’t take my word for it, though; I hope I won’t cause a massive influx of canned soup-related littering at Inverness airport with what I’ve just said.
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