Loch Ness Marathon
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Event overview
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026 in the Inverness and Loch Ness area. The event features a marathon and a weekend festival at the finish in Inverness. A route map and an event video are published for the marathon route. Hundreds of local volunteers support the event each year.
Race information
Distances on the programme include:
- Marathon
- River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge
- River Ness 5K
- Wee Nessie (children's event)
Entries for the Marathon and River Ness 10K include electronic timing. The entry fee includes a commemorative finisher’s medal, a finisher’s technical t-shirt, a goody bag, a downloadable finisher’s certificate, complimentary post-race food and transport to the start for marathon runners. There is also an expo, official merchandise, and a prize programme listed by the organiser.
The event works with a number of official charities and fundraising partners, including national and local organisations. Travel and visit information for Inverness and Loch Ness is provided, and tour operators offer international travel packages for the race weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
