In pictures: Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
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Happy runners in the sunshine between the showers during the Loch Ness Marathon
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival Running was held in and around Inverness on Sunday.
Thousands of runners took part in the event, which featured a marathon, 10k, 5k and a Wee Nessie runs.

Thousands entered the marathon

The marathon is the main event of the annual festival of running

The course begins on high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers before dropping to the banks of Loch Ness

The marathon and other festival runs raise money for charity

The marathon finishers earn well-deserved medals
All images are copyright of Paul Campbell.