Loch Ness Marathon
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Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
The Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is a multi-race event held around Loch Ness and Inverness. The event listed for Sunday 27 September 2026 includes a full marathon and several shorter races that run alongside the shores of Loch Ness and finish in and around Inverness.
The weekend programme includes these race options:
- Loch Ness Marathon
- River Ness 10K & Corporate Challenge
- River Ness 5K
- Wee Nessie
Entries for the marathon and some shorter races include an electronic timing system and a downloadable finisher certificate. Standard entry inclusions noted by the organiser are a commemorative finisher’s medal, a technical finisher’s t-shirt, a goody bag, complimentary post-race food, and transport to the marathon start. The finish area features a festival atmosphere and an event expo is run as part of the weekend. Official merchandise such as hoodies, t-shirts, buffs and key rings is listed for sale.
The event programme and services also reference a published route map and a race video, published results and photos, international travel packages with tour operators, and a range of partner charities that runners may support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
