In pictures: Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

Aerial image of runnersAirborne Lens

An aerial view of Sunday's Loch Ness Marathon

More than 9,000 people took part in the Baxter's Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running at the weekend.

Now in its 18th year, the event features a marathon along Loch Ness and 10k, 5k and a Wee Nessie runs in Inverness.

First over the finish line in Sunday's marathon was Isaiah Kosgei, of Metro Aberdeen, in a time of two hours, 29 minutes and 31 seconds.

Katie White, of Glasgow's Garscube Harriers, set a new women's record time of 2:42:04.

Loch Ness MarathonReuben Tabner

Thousands of people entered the marathon

Katie WhitePaul Campbell

Katie White, of Glasgow's Garscube Harriers, set a new women's record time for the marathon

Isaiah KosgeiPaul Campbell

Isaiah Kosgei, of Metro Aberdeen, was the first over the finish line in the marathon

Runners in the 10kPaul Campbell
Runner in the 5kPaul Campbell

Some colourful characters joined the shorter runs in Inverness

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