Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run

The Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run will take place on 4th October 2009

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This section features important entry and race information and is regularly updated.

Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run
Our popular 5K Fun Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities including wheelchair entrants, following a flat route along the River Ness before circling back to finish at Inverness Queens Park Stadium.

The 5K Fun Run starts at 10.15am on Sunday 4 October close to Inverness Queens Park Stadium.

The Route
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The start is a short distance north of the junction Bught Road/ Whin Park, a short distance from the Rugby Club and Queens Park Stadium (Inverness Sports Centre). From here the route follows Bught Road along the River Ness heading north towards the town (Bught Park on left hand side). The route continues down Ness Walk with the River Ness on the right hand side. Turning left up Bishops Road, the route passes Eden Court Theatre before turning left along Ballifeary Road. The route crosses Ballifeary Lane and turns left down Dunachton Road before continuing along Springfield Gardens and turning right down Ballifeary Lane. The route turns right along Ness Walk and joins Bught Road. Continuing along Bught Road, the route swings round to the right before turning right at the t-junction into Glenurquhart Road and sharp right turn into Queens Park Stadium to the Finish.

The organisers reserve the right to alter the route if operationally required.

How to Enter:
Entry to the 2009 Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run is now open. ENTER HERE!

Wheelchair Entries:
The race is fully wheelchair accessible and we welcome wheelchair entries.

Entry Fees:

• Entry by 14 September: £10
• Limited number of race day entries available.

Entry fees include:

• Commemorative finishers medal
• Quality t-shirt
• Goody bag
• Post-race food
• Fantastic festival at the Finish

Confirmation of Entry
Successful applicants will receive confirmation by email so please include your email address when entering. If you do not have email please check your bank statement for confirmation of race entry. All 5K runners will be sent race information by post in September. No other correspondence is sent unless you have signed up to the e-newsletter.

Race Weekend Timings
Saturday, October 3
Pre-race Registration and Baxter's Pasta Party at Inverness Queens Park Stadium (in marquee), Bught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SS. (see route map or visit google maps )
5K entries will be available.

Sunday, October 4
08.00-09.45 Pre-race Registration at Queens Park Stadium. (see route map or visit google maps ) Limited number of 5K entries available.
10.15 Start of Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run.

Baxters Pasta Party
We also hope you will join us at the Baxters Pasta Party taking place between 3-7pm on Saturday 3 October. All runners, friends and family are invited! Here you will be able to "carbo-load" on a three-course meal of soup & roll, pasta & salad and dessert. A vegetarian and meat option will be available. During the Pasta Party there will be live music, and a small number of physiotherapists and massage therapists will provide massage in return for a small donation to charity.

Pasta party tickets are available to purchase online until 14 September and then will be available to purchase during the Pasta Party and Pre-race Registration.

Pre-Race Registration
All 5K runners must attend pre-race Registration to collect their race numbers on Saturday 3 October and between 08.00-09.45 on Sunday 4 October at Inverness Queens Park Stadium. A limited number of race day entries will be available over race weekend. Please allow at least an hour before close of registration if you plan to collect your race number on Sunday.

The Start
The Start is immediatley outside Queens Park Stadium and a fun aerobic warm-up will take place at the Start. There will be a staggered start - all adults and secondary school runners will start first, followed by all primary school runners and wheelchair participants one minute later.
Adults wishing to escort primary school runners and wheelchair participants are welcome to do so.

The Finish
The Finish is on the running track at Queens Park Stadium. Here you will be presented with your finisher's medal, t-shirt and fantastic goody bag. All 5K finishers receive a complimentary Baxters soup & roll. Showers and changing facilities are available at the Sports Centre. Massage is available for a small donation to charity.
Spot prizes will be awarded.

Festival on Race Day
We are planning a fantastic line-up of entertainment and activities at the Finish at Inverness Queens Park Stadium – with massed pipes & drums, live music, charity and sports retailer stands, food & drink stalls and kid's activities.

Schools & Clubs Initiative
Schools, clubs and disability groups are invited to enter teams to run the 5k Fun Run through our Schools and Clubs Initiative, which offers reduced entry fees and other incentives. For further information about putting in a team please email info@lochnessmarathon.com or call 0870 127 8000. Team entries must be received by September 14.

Marathon-Photos.com
Marathon-Photos.com will be taking photographs and video of the competitors on the course and at the finish. The photos will be available online within 72 hours of the event to every entrant as exclusive photo products. Plus every competitor will be able to download for FREE their Event Certificate.
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Spectators
We would encourage all spectators to come to Queens Park Stadium where all three races finish and enjoy our Festival atmosphere and highland hospitality.

Volunteers
We need your help! Volunteers are needed to undertake a variety of tasks including; assisting at drink stations; undertaking road marshal duties and many other key tasks.
If you are interested fill in our online volunteering form which can be found on the Want to Volunteer? page. There is a section to put down how you think you can help which will help us plan our volunteers and identify any skills that may be beneficial.