The initiative aims to promote health and fitness in the workplace by encouraging teams to enter the Baxters River Ness 10K to compete for a range of prize categories.
The 10K Corporate Challenge is open to businesses large and small
Companies may enter more than one team
Teams must contain a minimum of 4 runners and up to a maximum of 6 runners. Incomplete teams will not be accepted.
All entries must be from bona fide employees of the company. An employee cannot be entered into more than one team.
All entrants must agree to the standard terms and conditions of the event.
Each team must nominate a team captain who will be responsible for entering their team online, receiving and distributing the race numbers and race packs.
Prizes will be awarded according to the accumulated results of the first four runners in each team.
Entry is open now until 13 September and all entry is online. Click here to enter online.
Open to runners aged 16 and over on day of race.
This event is not suitable for wheelchair entrants.
The Route The start is on Culduthel Avenue (near junction with Culduthel Road B681) From the start, the route travels up Culduthel Road turning right on to the Southern Distributor Road and continuing on the Southern Distributor Road before turning left on to Essich Road and turning right down Torbreck Road before arriving at the t-junction on the Dores Road (B862). (From Torbreck Road/ B862 junction, the route follows same route as marathon to the finish). Turning right onto Dores road, the route continues along same road directly into the heart of Inverness, turning left into Cavell Gardens, following Ness Bank and Castle Road and turning left over main town road bridge and left again immediately after the bridge into Ness Walk. The route continues along the edge of the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park.
The organisers reserve the right to alter the route if operationally required.
Entry Fees
Entry by 13 September: £23 per team member
Entry fees includes:
Commemorative finishers medal
Quality t-shirt
Goody bag
Loch Ness Marathon magazine
Post-race food
Fantastic festival at the Finish
Championchip timing chip
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.
Please not that your race packs containing race number, Championchip etc will be sent to 10K Corporate Challenge team leaders in September. The only other communication will be via our e-news.
Race Weekend Timings
Saturday, October 2 12.30-17.30 Baxters Pasta Party – all runners, friends and family welcome!
Sunday, October 3 09.00-10.15 Runners arrive at Inverness Royal Academy, Culduthel Avenue, Inverness, IV2 6RE. (see 10K route map or visit google maps )
Parking is available at the Inverness Royal Academy however we encourage that all runners are dropped off if possible.
11.00 Start of Baxters River Ness 10K
12.45 Prize-Giving at Bught Park
12.30-15.00 Free shuttle bus service from Bught Park back to Inverness Royal Academy (for those who need to collect their cars)
Pre-Race Registration There is no pre-race registration for the 10K Corporate Challenge, as all 10K runners with a UK address will receive their race number, ChampionChip, safety pins and baggage label by post in advance in September.
Please note there are absolutely no race day entries for the 10K Corporate Challenge, and strictly no transfers between races or transfer of places to another runner. We do not operate a deferment system.
Baxters Pasta Party We also hope you will join us at the Baxters Pasta Party taking place between 12.30-17.30 on Saturday 2 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 13 September and then will be available to purchase during the Pasta Party and Pre-race Registration.
Timing D-Tag We will be using a timing D-tag in the 10K Corporate Challenge. This will be attached to your race number. Please see the demonstration below:
Race Day On the day of the race, runners are asked to make their own way to the Inverness Royal Academy, prior to the Start of the race. Parking is available however we would encourage you to car share where possible, or be dropped off to avoid the need for transportation back to the Start after the race. (A free shuttle bus is available to take you from the Finish to collect your car).
The Start Your race number will correspond to where you stand for the start of the race (e.g Race No. 4187 starts from pen marked 3901-4200).
Please follow the signage to take up position in your allocated start area and listen to marshal instructions carefully. Finally, please respect and be considerate to other runners by allowing them to overtake within the first 2km where the road is at its narrowest.
Drink Stations Thanks to our official water sponsor Highland Spring and our many volunteers there will be 2 drink stations along the route (see route map). Each water station will be clearly signed and will be on the left hand side of the road. Highland Spring water will be provided in 33cl bottles and are located as follows:
4.0 km Highland Spring water
8.0 km Highland Spring water
Toilets There are Portaloos/toilets at Inverness Royal Academy.
Kilometre Markers There are ascending Kilometre markers along the route.
Road Closures We have priority on all roads along the route. However please keep to the left hand side of the road at all times as it might be necessary for emergency and officials vehicles to travel along the route.
The Finish The Finish is along the River Ness at Bught Park. Here, you will be presented with your finisher's medal, t-shirt and fantastic goodie bag. All 10K finishers receive complimentary Baxters soup and roll.
Showers and changing facilities are available. Massage is available for a small donation to charity.
Festival on Race Day We are planning a fantastic line-up of entertainment and activities at the Finish at Bught Park – with massed pipes & drums, bands, charity and sports retailer stands, kid's activities, and great highland hospitality.
Spectators The final 4K through Inverness city centre provide the best vantage points for spectators. We would encourage all spectators to come to the Finish at Bught Park and enjoy our Festival atmosphere and local food stands!
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.
The initiative aims to promote health and fitness in the workplace by encouraging teams to enter the Baxters River Ness 10K to compete for a range of prize categories.
Saturday, October 2
