Login / Register Baxters SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER SEARCH Our Products Our Recipe Ideas Because Taste Matters About Baxters Careers Our Stores News Loch Ness Marathon Event Home » About Baxters » News » Loch Ness Marathon Event Advertising Events Competitions Loch Ness Marathon Stay Full Challenge Baxters News Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running - BAXTERS IS THE HEALTHY CHOICE With healthy eating and fitness going hand in hand, Baxters are proud to sponsor this high profile event which promotes an active lifestyle and a healthy balanced diet, a principle which is endorsed by our range of Baxters Healthy soups. Nutritionally balanced, our soups are specifically designed to give you natural fibre, protein and carbohydrates benefits. They even contribute at least two of your five-a-day, making them the perfect, nutritious meal to support training sessions. It’s important to keep your body fuelled while training for a race of any distance; it is equally important to replenish lost nutrients after a race – thankfully Baxters range of healthy soups will help you achieve both these things. Click here to see our healthy soups range THE BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON - DID YOU KNOW? • The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon was voted the fifth largest UK marathon (after London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Brighton) • The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running was founded by the Scottish Community Foundation (SCF), which aims to distribute £7.5m every year to charities and constituted voluntary groups throughout Scotland. • The 2012 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon had a significant economic impact of £1.34m for the local area, benefiting hotels, restaurants and local businesses, and is a major charity fundraising event, raising a total of £438,400 in 2012. •The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon was awarded Winner of Best Sporting Event at the prestigious VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards (November 2012) at the Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (October 2012) and Winner of Best Marathon at the Running Fitness magazine awards (September 2012). THE BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON 2013 - A GREAT SUCCESS This 12th Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running (29th September) has proved a record-breaking success. The women’s course record was broken, both the men’s and women’s winners finished in first place in their debut marathons and the event racked up the highest number of runners to date, with over 9000 participants entering for the day’s five races. Race Director Malcolm Sutherland said: “The weather was exceptional from the start of the day and all runners crossed the finish line in September sunshine. More people than ever before have entered for this year’s races, and we were particularly pleased at the number of different nationalities taking part – over 30 countries were represented, from Australia, Brazil, Guatemala and USA to Spain, Romania and Italy, making this year one of the most international marathons yet. “The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon has always been a favourite for first time marathon runners, and this year was no exception. We hope everyone who took part enjoyed their experience and will come back and visit us again - with friends and family - and hep us maintain the upbeat and festival atmosphere of the weekend.” Bill King, CEO of Baxters Food Group said: “Many congratulations to everyone who ran in the marathon and the other races today. I’m always so inspired by the dedication from all the participants, who are running at all levels and ages, and impressed at the amount of money they raise for so many good causes. Baxters Food Group is proud to be title sponsor of the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running for the 12th year running. “I’d also like to congratulate the winning Baxters team in the 10K Corporate Challenge – Cream of Baxters. They and all the other participants should be very proud of their accomplishments.” Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “Scotland is the perfect stage for events, and what better way to showcase that than with the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon. The event can proudly boast to have one of the most spectacular routes in the world, and it is fitting that so many have once again enjoyed it in 2013, the year of natural Scotland. With stunning scenery and a packed programme, the event has once again proven itself as a highlight on our annual sporting calendar.” THE BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON - ENTRY NOW OPEN FOR 2014 The 2014 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running will take place on Sunday 28th September 2013. Entries for the Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K, 10K Corporate Challenge, 5K Fun Run and Wee Nessie are NOW OPEN! Early bird rates available so take advantage of this and enter now. Visit www.lochnessmarathon.com for more information and sign up details. This event is being held at Loch Ness PRODUCTS & RECIPES SOUPS BEETROOT CHUTNEY JAMS & MARMALADES FOLLOW BAXTERS ON FACEBOOK COMPANY BAXTERS STOCKISTS CAREERS CONTACT US FAQS MEDIA BAXTERS CANADA BAXTERS AUSTRALIA BAXTERS CORPORATE BAXTERS RETAIL BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY