Thousands of runners have taken part in a record-breaking Baxters Loch Ness Marathon.
Nearly 10,000 people from across the globe gathered on Sunday to take on the event’s 26.2-mile trek, River Ness 10k and 5K races, the 10K corporate challenge and the Wee Nessie.
Crowds cheered on a record number of family, friends and colleagues as they crossed the finish line in Inverness.
In the men’s category, Moray Pryde from Lothian Running Club crossed the finish line setting a new course record of 02:19:26.
Melissah Gibson from Ealing Eagles Running Club claimed victory once again in the
women’s race with a time of 2:54:39.
The event is described as “one of the most stunning marathons in the world” with “spectacular scenery” and a “fantastic atmosphere”.
Our photographer Sandy McCook was there to capture all the day’s highlights.
The mass start of the River Ness 5K.
Enjoying every moment of the run!
Participants giving it their all.
Pushing limits and making memories.
Smiling all the way despite the long run.
Good vibes and great company.
Determined to finish the Loch Ness Marathon.
Smiling all the way despite the long run.
Runners during the race.
Crowds cheering on the runners.
Making memories.
Participants in the Wee Nessie run around Bucht Park.
Youngsters having fun in the Wee Nessie run.
Running to the finish line.
Matthew Lee of Kiltarlity with sons Zade (3) and Jaxon (5)
Eighty two year old Kathleen Hagner of Inveness crosses the line along with her friend Caroline Doyle of Fauldhouse.
Three generations, Amanda Wood, Jenni Walters and Layla Walters, all of Nairn come to the finish line of the 5K.
Runners from the River Ness 5K come to the finish line at Bucht park beside the River Ness.
Entrants in the 5K cross the line.
Runners in the River Ness 10K near the finish of their event.
Ladies third placed marathon runner, Katie Wilson of Inverness.
First man home in a record breaking time, Moray Pride of Lothian Road Runners.
Ladies marathon winner Melissa Gibson of London.
Millie Glass Park of Dunecht wins the ladies section of the River Ness 5K.
British Olympic runner Megan Keith of Inverness who started the 5k race photographed with the winner Millie Glass Park of Dunecht.
British olympic runner Megan Keith of Inverness with the runners before the 5k race.
Billy Sutherland wins the men’s section of the River Ness 5K.
Billy Sutherland wins the men’s section of the River Ness 5K with on the left runner up Ruaridh Stirling of Inverness and on the right Archie Dalglish of St Boswells.
Logan Rees of Fife crosses the line to win the River Ness 10K.
Caitlyn Heggie of Inverness wins the Ladies section of the River Ness 10K.
Caitlyn Heggie of Inverness wins the Ladies section of the River Ness 10K while on the left is runner up Robyn Pinder of Aberdeen and on the right third placed Molly Rasch also of Inverness.
Time to take a well earned rest.
Melissa Gibson (centre) Ladies marathon winner with on the left runner up Rachel Boswell and on the right third placed Katie Wilson of Inverness.
Loch Ness Marathon winners Moray Pride and Melissah Gibson with their trophies.
Tired participants.
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Best pictures as runners take part in record-breaking Loch Ness Marathon
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