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For results of the 2008 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, Baxters River Ness 10K and Healthy Working Lives 10K Corporate Challenge click here

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The 2008 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

EZEKIEL CHERUP WINS 2008 BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON
NEW COURSE RECORD FOR BAXTERS RIVER NESS 10K

Ezekiel Cherup was the winner of the 2008 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon today (Sunday 5 October), crossing the finish line in a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 5 seconds. Runner up was David Kirkland of Alnwick Harriers (2:28:34). In third place was Marcus Scotney from Dumfries Running Club (2:34:46).

The women's race was won by Banuelia Katesigwa from Tanzania for the second year in succession, with a time of 2:51:24. Lucy Colquhon of Carnethy Club took second place in a time of 2:52:43 and Jennifer MacLean from Edinburgh Athletics Club was third with a time of 2:54:56.

Winner of the Baxters River Ness 10K Amauel Hagus of Shettleston Harriers set a new course record with a time of 29:35. Hot on his heels was fellow Shettleston Harriers member, Tsegezeab Woldmedmichael with a time of 29:35. Third was Andrew Douglas of Caithness Amateur Athletics with a time of 30:55.

In the women's 10K race, Joyce Kandia of Kenya won in a time of 34 minutes and 3 seconds. Second in the 10K was Amlest Tewelde of Shettleston Harriers (35:45), followed by Alison Docherty from Central AC (36:15) in third place.

The fastest team home in the inaugural Healthy Working Lives 10K Corporate Challenge was the Public Healthy Panthers of the University of Aberdeen in a cumulative time of 3:25:41.

Winner of the GORE RUNNING WEAR™ Runners Club Award 2008 (for fastest running club member) was David Kirkland of Alnwick Harriers.

Over 6000 runners entered the 2008 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running which took place today, starting their events in brilliant autumn sunshine with the support of hundreds of spectators lining the route.

Fifty five different nationalities were represented in today's events, with athletes from as far afield as Australia, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Trinidad, Ukraine, USA Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Kerr Arthur, UK Marketing Director Baxters, commented: "It's been a wonderful day and it's fantastic that so many people took part, well done to all the runners. On behalf of Baxters I would like to say a special thanks to everyone who supported the day and the charities associated with the event."

Malcolm Sutherland, Event & Race Director said: "It was great to see so many people taking part in the Festival of Running – we were delighted to see runners from the local area, across Scotland, the rest of the UK and overseas joining this weekend's events. A huge thank you is due to all the volunteers and charities for their tremendous support in contributing to the event's success."

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running attracts an additional £1,357,000, to the economy of the local area, as runners, supporters and the local community head to Inverness and the Loch Ness area for the weekend's events.
Hundreds of supporters turned out along the final miles of the event route to cheer on the runners as they approached the final straights into Queens Park Stadium in Inverness, the finish line for all three distances. The stadium was the focus of a full programme of entertainment for runners and spectators including The Brock Inspectors, East Ross Schools Pipe Band, and children's activities including a bouncy castle and face painting, bringing a real carnival atmosphere to the finish arena. Quality Highland produce was also available including hog roast, stovies, porridge, and the famous 'smoothie cycle'.

As well as elite Scottish, international and club runners, Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running is also popular with runners raising money for charity. A massive £436,150 was raised from last year's event, benefiting hundreds of charities and communities across Scotland and the UK. Baxters Loch Ness Marathon has six nominated charities – Highland Hospice, Leonard Cheshire, Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie's Cancer Care Centres, Marie Curie Cancer Care and the Scottish Community Foundation – and runners can opt for one of them or choose from over 40 other associated national and Scottish charities.

Ezekiel Cherup, winner of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon said: "It was a cold start and a challenging route but it warmed up as the course went on to give a great finish. I really enjoyed my run today!"

Banuelia Katesigwa, winner of the women's Baxters Loch Ness Marathon said: "It was great to hear all the people cheering along the course – it really adds to the enjoyment of the run."

RESULTS: BAXTERS LOCH NESS MARATHON, SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER

Men:
1: Ezekiel Cherup, Kenya, 2:28:05
2: David Kirkland, Alnwick Harriers, 2:28:34
3: Marcus Scotney, Dumfries Running Club, 2:34:46
4: Garrett Ash, Oxford University Cross Country Club, 2:36:41
5: Niku Millott, Metro Aberdeen Running Club, 2:39:21
6: Mark Walsh, Dumbarton AAC, 2:43:14
7: John J Duffy, Shettleston Harriers, 2:49:59
8: Brian Cruickshank, Anster Haddies, 2:50:40
9: Charles Barwick, Liphook, 2:50:53
10: Neil White, Reading Road Runners, 2:51:03

Men over 40: 1: John J Duffy, Shettleston Harriers, 2:49:59

Men Over 50: 1: Terence Coyle, Scottish Veteran Harriers, 2:57:33

Men Over 60: 1: Ian Southern, Soto de la Marina, 3:13:55

Women:
1: Banuelia Katesigwa, Tanzania, 2:51:24
2 : Lucy Colquhoun, Carnethy, 2:52:43
3: Jennifer MacLean, Edinburgh Athletics Club, 2:54:56
4: Roz Alexander, Carnegie Harriers, 3:01:40
5: Julia Myatt, Stoke on Trent, 3:02:34
6: Rebecca Johnson, Bellahouston Road Runners, 3:05:14
7: Emily Bell, Australia, 3:07:31
8: Erica Christie, Bellahouston Harriers, 3:08:03
9: Keri Weatherhogg, Perth Road Runners, 3:08:21
10: Lydia Davis, Moray Road Runners, 3:11:53

Women over 35: 1: Lucy Colquhoun, Carnethy, 2:52:43
Women Over 45: 1: Julia Myatt, Stoke on Trent, 3:02:34
Women's Over 55: 1: Dorothy Chandler, Cheltenham, 4:05:54

GORE RUNNING WEAR™ Runners Club Award 2008 (for fastest running club member)
David Kirkland, Alnwick Harriers, 2:28:34

RESULTS: BAXTERS RIVER NESS 10K, SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER 2008
Men:
1: Amauel Hagus, Shettleston Harriers, 29:34:80 [Course record]
2: Tsegezeab Woldmedmichael, Shettleston Harriers, 29:35:00
3: Andrew Douglas, Caithness Amateur Athletics Club, 30:55
4: Ross Houston, Central AC, 31:20
5: Tom Ferrington, Corstorphine AC, 33:00
6: Murray Strain, Hunters Bog Trotters, 33:19
7: Frankie Barton, Keith & District AC, 33:23
8: Calum Morrison, Kilbarchan AAC, 34:02
9: Scott Kennedy, Bellahouston Road Runners, 34:03
10: Robert Turner, Harmeny AC, 34:14

Men Over 40: 1: Callum Martin, London Frontrunners, 34:21

Men Over 50: 1: Frankie Barton, Keith & District AC, 33:23

Men Over 60: 1: John Douglas, Halkirk, 41:31

Women
1: Joyce Kandia, Kenya, 34:03
2: Amlest Tewelde, Shettleston Harriers, 35:45
3: Alison Docherty, Central Athletics Club, 36:15
4: Shona McIntosh, Glasgow University Hares and Hounds, 36:35
5: Megan Wright, Hunters Bog Trotters, 37:11
6: Julia Henderson, Helensburgh AAC, 38:06
7: Elaine Whyte, Fraserburgh Running Club, 38:18
8: Michelle Hetherington, Helensburgh AC, 38:32
9: Helena Laczko, London, 38:47
10: Kirsteen Young, Victoria Park and City of Glasgow, 38:48

Women over 35: 1: Megan Wright, Hunters Bog Trotters, 37:11

Women Over 45: 1: Hazel Dean, Central AC, 39:10

Women Over 55: 1: Moira Dickson, Dumfries Running Club, 51:50

RESULTS: HEALTHY WORKING LIVES 10K CORPORATE CHALLENGE, SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER 2008
Fastest Overall Team: Public Health Panthers, University of Aberdeen, cumulative time 3.25.41

Fastest Public Sector Team: Public Health Panthers, University of Aberdeen, cumulative time 3.25.41

Fastest Private Sector Team: Boddam Sharks, Scottish & Southern Energy, cumulative time 3.33.53

Special Commendation: Harper Macleod

RESULTS: BAXTERS RIVER NESS 5K FUN RUN, SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER 2008
First Male: Ross Milne, Stirling
First Female: Ellie Buchan, Tarland, Aberdeenshire
Please note there are no official results for the 5K Fun Run.

Previous results
2007 Results for the marathon and 10K click here
2006 Results for the marathon and 10K click here
2005 Results for the marathon and 10K click here
2004 Results for the marathon and 10K click here

2003 Results

For a complete listing of the 2003 results, click here.

2002 Results

For a complete listing of the 2002 results, click here.