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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running takes place on Sun, Sep 27, 2026 in Inverness, United Kingdom. The main route is 42.2 km.

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a stunning point-to-point course alongside the iconic Scottish loch before finishing in Inverness.

What this race demands

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon demands sustained endurance over a standard 42.2 km point-to-point running distance.

Aerobic Endurance

Covering 42.2 km requires a high level of cardiovascular capacity and muscular stamina to maintain forward progression over the full distance.

Point-to-Point Logistics

The linear nature of the course alongside the Scottish loch requires runners to prepare for a point-to-point race format from start to finish.

Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the duration of the marathon.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

3:45–4:30

Peak-week training

5–7 h/week

A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.

IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal

Race day at Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Peak2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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