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What’s going on at Event Village
Whether you’re a participant or a spectator, there is lots going on at the Event Village (free entry) during the event weekend for you to enjoy, including an Expo, street food, kids activities and a pipe band.
Event Weekend Timings
Saturday 26 September 2026
10.00–18.00 Registration open
10.00–18.00 Expo & Runners Cafe open
Sunday 27 September 2026
09.00–16.00 Event Village open
09.30 Start of Baxters River Ness 5K, Bught Park
09.45 5K winner expected
10.00 Start of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
10.30 Start of Baxters River Ness 10K / Corporate Challenge
10.55 10K winner expected
11.45 10K & Corporate Challenge presentation
12.15 Marathon winner expected
14.00 Marathon presentation
What’s going on
There is lots going on at the Event Village all weekend for participants and supporters.
Whether it’s some new gear to run in, some fuel to get you around, something to help you recover or some last minute running essentials, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the Expo.
Tune in to our guest speakers on Saturday or chill with some live Scottish music.
There will also be street food, pop-up bars, family fun activities, local bands and pipes & drums.
Expo
The Expo is a great opportunity to get your hands on running essentials and post-event rewards, with exclusive savings on shoes, clothing, electronics and more.
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Rally your colleagues: The 10K Corporate Challenge is back! 🏃
Ready for some team building and a little friendly rivalry this September? Sign up with colleagues for our 10K Corporate Challenge.
Key info:
🏃🏻Open to all sectors, both public and private.
🏃♀️All you need is 4 to 6 employees per team.
🏃🏿♀️Companies are welcome to enter more than one team.
🏃🏿The combined time of the four fastest runners counts towards your team`s final result.
Nominate your Team Captains and get training!
📅 Event Date: 27 September 2026
👉https://lochnessmarathon.com/
Your supporters don`t have to stay on the sidelines. 🏃
Bring them along to take on the Baxters River Ness 10K, 5K, or the Wee Nessie for your little ones and they can earn their own finish line feeling.
Make event day even more memorable for everyone.
#RunLochNess #LochNessMarathon
First time running a 10K? 🏃
Our official training partner, @coopahruncoach, has created a beginner-friendly guide to help you get started with confidence.
From simple timelines to goal setting, it covers everything you need to get to the start line feeling ready.
👉 Read the guide:
https://coopah.com/resources/how-long-does-it-take-to-train-for-10k-10k-for-beginners-training-plans/
Want a plan built around you? Get personalised 10K coaching from Coopah and enjoy 2 weeks free with code LOCHNESS
👉 https://link.coopah.com/PFli/wokyknlu
#RunLochNess #Coopah #10KTraining
Big marathon moments are built on small training runs.
Stay motivated with runners on the same journey to our 2026 start line. Join our @strava Club 👉 Serach "Baxters Loch Ness Marathon Official" on Strava.
#LochNessMarathon #RunLochNess #StravaGoals #MarathonTraining
Looking for your next trail adventure? 🏔️🌲
Our friends at @maverickrace have two incredible events coming up this summer.
Ochil Hills Trail | 8 August 2026
Explore ancient woodland, rolling hills and rugged Scottish trails across five distances from 5K to 50K.
Kielder Forest Gravel | 5 September 2026
Take on fast forest trails through England`s largest working forest, with distances from 6K to 50K and camping available to make a weekend of it.
If you`re looking to swap the road for the trails, these are two events not to miss.
Find out more and enter here 👉 https://www.maverick-race.com/
#MaverickRace #TrailRunning #RunWild
One word only: Describe your Baxters Loch Ness Marathon 2026 training right now.
Need a lil motivation? Here are some of the EPIC views awaiting you!
#marathon #running #scotland #lochness
Pickles with personality pack a punch!
Are you getting fatigued eating the same food? Does it feel like your mealtimes are going off course? Don’t fret! Our pickles with personality can add some pace to simple snacks, sandwiches and dishes.
From Kimchi, Kraut and Gherkins to Beetroot, Cabbage and Pickled Onions, we have all you need to get mealtimes back on track!
Visit @baxters_uk website to find out more.
https://www.baxters.com/products/pickles
Places at the 2026 Baxters River Ness 10K are filling fast and expected to sell out early 🏃
Big event day atmosphere. A stunning route through Inverness. One epic finish line.
What`s stopping you?
👉 lochnessmarathon.com
@thefishmish is a UK charity dedicated to supporting active and former fishermen, and their families, through some of life’s toughest moments. Working in one of the most dangerous industries in the country, fishermen often face injury, financial hardship, and isolation.
The Fishermen’s Mission provides vital, practical support, from emergency grants and financial advice to wellbeing services and emotional care, ensuring no one in the fishing community has to face hardship alone.
Operating in ports around the UK, the charity offers a lifeline when it’s needed most, whether that’s following an accident at sea, during illness, or through challenging personal circumstances.
By supporting the Fishermen’s Mission through events like the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, fundraisers play a crucial role in helping the charity continue its essential work, providing care, stability, and hope to those who keep our coastal communities alive.
Join the team: https://www.fishermensmission.org.uk/
Ballot Day: Is London calling?
If TCS @londonmarathon isn`t your 2027 start line, Loch Ness is waiting!
Swap city streets for breathtaking Highland scenery and take on one of the world’s most iconic marathons on Sunday 26 September 2027.
No ballots. No waiting lists. No maybes. Just epic scenery from your first step.
Visit our website 👉 register interest for 2027
#LochNessMarathon #RunScotland #BallotDay #LondonMarathon
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