Loch Ness Marathon

2026 Marathon

42.2 km Road 🇬🇧 Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
When
Sep 27, 2026
Starts at 10:00am BST
Weather
Weather During Race
🌦️ Drizzle · Wind 20 km/h
Registration
Registration Closed
 
Event Details

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is quite possibly one of the most stunning marathons in the world. With spectacular scenery, fantastic atmosphere and a truly memorable experience – it’s no wonder it is on the bucket list for so many runners from around the world.

“Breathtakingly beautiful”, “friendly atmosphere”, “flawless organisation”, “felt like a festival not just a race” are just some of the comments we had from our runners in the past so why not come and experience it for yourself?

The Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route alongside world famous Loch Ness, starting in an atmospheric moorland setting and continues through stunning Highland scenery, taking you along the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness, across the River Ness, to finish in Inverness, capital city of the Highlands.

Why not make a Highland weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain everyone with an Expo, street food, live music, pipes & drums, kids’ activities and a Wee Nessie for under-5s.

Event type
Full-Marathon
Distance
42.2 km
Surface
Road
Registration opens
April 1, 2026, Until Full
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