Loch Ness Marathon
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Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running takes place on Sunday 27th September 2026 in Inverness and around Loch Ness. The programme includes several races that run alongside the shores of Loch Ness and finish in Inverness. Organisers publish a route map for participants.
Event distances and races
- Loch Ness Marathon
- River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge
- River Ness 5K
- Wee Nessie (children's event)
Entry fees include a commemorative finisher’s medal, a finisher’s technical t-shirt, a goody bag, electronic timing for the Marathon and the River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge, a downloadable finisher’s certificate from live photos, and complimentary post-race food. Marathon entrants are provided with transport to the start. The finish area features a festival atmosphere.
The weekend programme also lists an expo, official merchandise, published results and event photos. The event works with a group of official charity partners; listed partners include Macmillan Cancer Support, Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research UK, Highland Hospice and Parkinson’s UK among others. Organisers provide information for travel and local accommodation on the visit pages. General entry for 2026 is noted as sold out in the event news. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
