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Advance Information -Baxters Loch Ness Marathon

September 15, 2021 by simon

 We would like to give you advance information regarding the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K & 5K taking place on Sunday 3 October 2021.
We would like to reassure you that we continue to follow advice and guidance from Scottish Government and we are taking all the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of everyone involved and the wider public and local community.

We will only stage the event with full support from local authorities and key stakeholders. The health, safety and welfare of our participants, volunteers, staff, stakeholders and local community is at the heart of everything we do and will always remain our priority.
 
We would like to thank all the local communities, residents and businesses along the route for your continued support and patience. 

Should you have any enquiries regarding the event please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
Kind regards
Events Team
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

Event Information
Temporary Traffic Restrictions

During the event, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in Inverness and around south-side Loch Ness to ensure the safety of participants and other road users.

We have kept have kept temporary traffic restrictions to a minimum and we are working closely with the Highland Council and Police Scotland to ensure that we cause minimal disruption and inconvenience to all residents and businesses along the route.

You can download our summary of road closures below to see which roads will be affected.

Please be advised the town bound lane between Dores and Holm roundabout is closed from 10:15 –16:30 on Sunday 3 October. During this period there is a diversion via the Essich Road for access to Inverness. Temporary Traffic Restrictions

Would you like to volunteer?
The event could not happen without the support and commitment of our amazing volunteers.  If you would like to join our team, experience the event and raise money for a local charity of your choice, or your community group, then please get in touch with us now.
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