Loch Ness Marathon

Loch Ness Marathon Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running in Scotland The Wee Nessie is open to kids' aged 5 and under.
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The Festival of Running features the iconic Loch Ness Marathon, the River Ness 10K / Corporate Challenge, 5K and the Wee Nessie – so whatever your running distance, there’s a race for you! Guaranteed entry to all races is available NOW so don't miss out: www.lochnessmarathon.com

Highlights of the Festival of Running weekend include a Runners Cafe, Expo, street food, live music, pipes & drums and

kids' activities. The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon follows a spectacular point-to-point route through stunning Highland scenery, along the southern shores of Loch Ness, and then crosses the River Ness to finish in Inverness. The Baxters River Ness 10K follows a flat point-to-point route through the historic Highland capital of Inverness and is renowned for its PB potential. The popular 5K is open to runners of all ages and abilities including wheelchair entrants, following a flat route along the River Ness.

Congratulations to Inverness athlete Megan Keith on setting a new Scottish 3000m record in Oslo! 👏A phenomenal performan...
17/06/2026

Congratulations to Inverness athlete Megan Keith on setting a new Scottish 3000m record in Oslo! 👏

A phenomenal performance, a new PB AND a record broken that had stood for 38 years. 🤩

She's a former River Ness 10K winner back in 2021, and it's been incredible to watch Megan continue to reach new heights on the world stage.

If it’s not on Strava, did it even happen? 📱🏃‍♂️Join the official Baxters Loch Ness Marathon Strava Club and surround yo...
16/06/2026

If it’s not on Strava, did it even happen? 📱🏃‍♂️

Join the official Baxters Loch Ness Marathon Strava Club and surround yourself with the community chasing the same Highland dream!

✅ Get event updates & training tips
👏 Endless kudos for those early morning miles
🔥 Pure motivation to keep you moving through June

Join the club at 👉 strava.com/clubs/831419/

14/06/2026

POV: It’s the morning of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon in the Highlands… 👀🏴

The bagpipes are playing.
The sun is out, the skies are blue.
Thousands of runners are setting off on their marathon journey.

General entry may be SOLD OUT, but charity places are still available for one of the most unforgettable marathon experiences in the world.

Will this be you in a few months? Only one way to find out...🦕✨

https://lochnessmarathon.com/

We’re committed to making our events as sustainable as possible and reducing our environmental impact. We’ve partnered w...
12/06/2026

We’re committed to making our events as sustainable as possible and reducing our environmental impact.

We’ve partnered with Trees For Life, an award-winning charity dedicated to rewilding the Scottish Highlands. 🌱 When you register, you can choose to sponsor a tree or make a donation instead of receiving a finisher’s tee.

This choice:
🌳 Restores local nature and biodiversity
🌳 Reduces unnecessary waste
🌳 Supports positive climate action

One simple choice can make a real difference. 🌱 Help bring Scotland’s Caledonian forest back to life.

Nervous about hitting your fundraising target? Don’t be! Our online fundraising partner, Enthuse, are absolute pros at t...
10/06/2026

Nervous about hitting your fundraising target? Don’t be!

Our online fundraising partner, Enthuse, are absolute pros at this! Here's their top fundraising tips:
📸 Add a profile picture
❤️ Tell your story
🏃 Share training updates
👏 Thank your supporters
🎯 Kick things off with your own donation

Follow these simple steps to fundraise for your chosen cause.

Want more fundraising tips from Enthuse? 👉 https://lochnessmarathon.com/run-for-charity/fundraising-tips

16 weeks today, you'll be basking in the views at the start of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Make the...
07/06/2026

16 weeks today, you'll be basking in the views at the start of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2026. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Make the most of our beautiful course with a personalised training plan from Coopah Running, our official training partner.

They've created Baxters Loch Ness marathon-specific training plans tailored to your goals, fitness and schedule.

Use code LOCHNESS for 2 weeks free and 25% off.

👉 https://coopah.com/event/train-for-the-loch-ness-marathon/

It’s Volunteers’ Week, and we’re shouting from the peaks of the Highlands for the incredible folk who make Baxters Loch ...
05/06/2026

It’s Volunteers’ Week, and we’re shouting from the peaks of the Highlands for the incredible folk who make Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running possible. 🏔️

Their smiles, cheers, and words of encouragement are part of the fuel that carries you all the way to the finish line. ❤️

Here's to every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and support. Please drop them a “THANK YOU” in the comments below 🙌

Happy Global Running Day! 🌎👟Every year, runners from countries all over the world travel to the Scottish Highlands to ta...
03/06/2026

Happy Global Running Day! 🌎👟

Every year, runners from countries all over the world travel to the Scottish Highlands to take on Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ and we love welcoming every single one of you to our start line!

Are you joining us this September? Drop your flag in the comments below. 🌍👇

We’re proud to have HIGH5 Sports Nutrition as the official sports nutrition partner of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 💚H...
31/05/2026

We’re proud to have HIGH5 Sports Nutrition as the official sports nutrition partner of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 💚

HIGH5 are passionate about creating great-tasting, natural sports nutrition to help you perform your best - from start line to finish line 🏃‍♂️✨

On course, you’ll find:
⚡ HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua - light, refreshing energy from natural fruit juices

Top tip 👉 test your nutrition in training to find what works best for you on event day!

Marathons are better with friends. Tag the person you’d trust to pace you through the final 6 miles, or the friend who a...
29/05/2026

Marathons are better with friends.

Tag the person you’d trust to pace you through the final 6 miles, or the friend who always promises 'it's flat from here on out' when it's definitely a hill.

P.S. We still have charity spots!👇

https://lochnessmarathon.com/run-for-charity/

📅 27 September 2026

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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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