Loch Ness Marathon
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Event information
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is scheduled for Sunday 27 September 2026 in the Inverness and Loch Ness area. The event comprises a marathon plus shorter races, an expo and a festival at the finish. The marathon route runs along the south side of Loch Ness and finishes in a festival area. Transport is provided to the marathon start.
Races
- Marathon - full marathon along the south side of Loch Ness
- River Ness 10K & Corporate Challenge
- River Ness 5K
- Wee Nessie
Entries, services and charities
Entry fees include a commemorative finisher’s medal, a finisher’s technical t-shirt, a goody bag, electronic timing for the Marathon and River Ness 10K & Corporate Challenge, a downloadable finisher’s certificate (from marathon photos live) and complimentary post-race food. Multiple official charity partners are associated with the event, including Macmillan Cancer Support, Alzheimer’s organisations, Cancer Research UK, CHAS, Highland Hospice, Maggie’s and others. Inverness is described as the local gateway city with an international airport and public transport links, and a range of accommodation is available in Inverness and around Loch Ness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
