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Loch Ness Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 31 [displaying comments 1 to 11]
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M. E. from Taastrup, Denmark
(10/11/2019)
"Amazing race" (about: 2019)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Just an amazing race, with a fantastic scenery. Loved the highlands and the myth of Loch Ness. The weather was perfect for a race. Remember that it's windy at the start, but a mile you can't feels it anymore. Did a PR, don't know how - maybe all the down hill. | |
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T. D. from Toronto Canada
(9/27/2017)
"Scenic, challenging run" (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Challenging hilly marathon with scenic views of the highlands, excellent support, felt safe on route. Spectators were enthusiastic, providing snacks and encouragement. Water stations and clif bar stops were well spaced and plentiful. | |
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R. D. from Cincinnati, OH USA
(10/16/2013)
"Amazing is an over-used word, but appropriate" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Great organization! Great medal! Great communication up to and during race weekend! Train for hills and you won't have a problem. Put this one on your bucket list and work at crossing it off! Not a spectator rich course, but the people that were there were fantastic! | |
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J. P. from Saratoga Springs, New York
(10/3/2012)
"Scenery is second to none" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Considerable time, money, and energy went into running this race as an overseas participant, and I could not be more pleased having decided to run this race. The scenery is just extraordinary, which alone is well worth all the training. The people and the ambiance were fabulous throughout the entire weekend, and the crowd support was wonderful where present. Miles 19-21 are a great challenge considering the Dores hill, but can be managed through proper training. Inverness was a wonderful place to visit - I plan to return next year. Two caveats: one, the buses arrived with very little time before the start of the race creating some pandemonium. Two, some more toilets would have been much welcomed between miles 8 - 22. I enthusiastically recommend running the Loch Ness Marathon! | |
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g. l. from n. ireland
(10/3/2012)
"a gorgeous setting for a run" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The setting for this run is amazing. The start was on a hillside which felt like the middle of nowhere. There were as many toilets as could be fitted into the area available. The course is tough there are a few hills and one at 18ish mile that felt like it would never finish. I have nothing but praise for the marshals and the medical staff I had a short stop in the first aid tent after the finish and they were brilliant. It is one that I would consider again. | |
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B. O. from Ireland
(10/1/2012)
"Scenic, well-organised & worth repeating" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Did this run with my 2 sons. Perfect weather (lucky it wasn't held the day before!) and stunning scenery. Sufficient water/food stops and as many toilets as they could pack into the start area in the middle of the Highlands. A tough course. The hill at mile 18 is a killer. The bus/transport arrangements to the start worked well. Inverness was a pleasant town, well worth a visit. Would consider doing this one again. | |
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L. J. from Scotland
(10/3/2011)
"Definitely worth it" (about: 2011)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 The experience of running across the undulating terrain through rain, hail and shine was amazing. The encouragement from fellow runners, spectators and the very warm welcome across the finish line was fantastic. That said though, this was a tough run...there are some long and unforgiving hills along the way so be prepared! | |
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T. H. from PA
(10/16/2010)
"Awesome experience" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and it was incredible! Despite being quite challenging due to the hills (a steep one at mile 5 and a nearly 2-mile-long one about mile 19), I still managed to finish with a time I'm quite proud of. Beautiful scenery, great organization, and plenty of friendly and smiling faces at the water stations. Nice event village at the end of the race including massage/food/drink, etc. Great to see so many runners supporting charities. Love my medal and t-shirt!! Traveled all the way from PA but will definitely do it again someday! | |
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L. E. from Edinburgh Scotland
(10/8/2010)
"Beautiful, scenic course!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Loch Ness is a very hilly race on a challenging course. The scenery is absolutely spectacular so that makes up for the pain of the hills. The hill that starts just before mile 19 I found to be the biggest challenge, but the course levels out again around mile 21. Not many spectators due to the nature of the course; I'm glad that I had my music with me. This marathon has been on my wish list for a long time and I'm so happy that I've now done it. Didn't see Nessie though! | |
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M. H. from Edinburgh, Scotland
(6/7/2010)
"Tough, hilly marathon in a quiet, rural area" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Loch Ness Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This marathon averages out as downhill in the first half, but it has so many ups and downs that it's very tough on your legs. Then there's one big hill at 18 miles or so. It's run on a point-to-point course. It's a good marathon that might be in danger of out-growing itself. In 2009 there was a snarl up with the busses and the race started late. |
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