Loch Ness Marathon
The bottom line: this 42.2 km marathon is a mixed profile.
Data current as ofThe five sub-scores
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Loch Ness Marathon's marathon is a point-to-point course over 42.2 km that runs a mixed profile. It is a rural event at heart.
How hilly is the Loch Ness Marathon?
Course profile not yet available for this race.
The course is a point-to-point course. The marathon route covers 42.2 km. It starts at Between Whitebridge and Fort Augustus on southside of Loch Ness; runners bused from Inverness Ice Centre and finishes at Bught Park, Inverness.
What are realistic finish times?
Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.
Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. A generous 7 hours cut-off makes it realistic for first-timers and slower finishers too.
What does it really cost to run?
True-cost model not yet available for this race.
Parking: Dedicated parking page; car sharing and walking encouraged. There is a pre-race expo for number collection. A finish-area village waits at the end.
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 26°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 34Favourability /100
Expect typical race-day temperatures around 26°C, winds near 15 kph and about 4 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.
Verdict
The bottom line: this 42.2 km marathon is a mixed profile.