Please note final event information may be subject to change and will be available nearer the event date.
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 runners and spectators over the weekend with a free Sports Expo, Baxters Food & Drink Fayre, live music, kids’ activities and a Wee Nessie for under-5s.
Runners at the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon are taking on the challenge for many reasons: to achieve their own personal goals, raise money for good causes or simply to run one of the UK’s most popular marathons renowned for its scenery, atmosphere and warm Highland welcome.
Your entry fee includes your finisher’s medal, finisher’s technical t-shirt, goody bag, timed results, downloadable finisher’s certificate, water & High5 gel stations along the route, Baxters soup & a roll at the finish, baggage transfer, coach transport to the marathon start and a fantastic festival at the Finish.
Due to the geographical constraints of the terrain, we do not currently offer live tracking at the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon.
Your official photos will go LIVE the moment you pass one of our Marathon Photos Live photographers on the course; share your bib number with friends and family and they can sign up for a notification when your photos appear online and they will be able to track your progress.
You will receive an email confirming your bib number and Event Guide at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Marathon participants are required to collect your event pack at pre-race registration between 10.00-18.00 on Saturday 27 September 2025 at the Event Village. Please bring photo ID.
All marathon runners are required to collect your event pack from pre-race registration between 10.00-18.00 on Saturday 26 September 2026 at the Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SQ. Please bring photo ID.
If you are unable to make registration, a friend may register on your behalf. They are required to bring their photo ID as well as a signed letter or email from you (template available here) confirming permission to collect your event pack.
All marathon participants are transported by coach to the marathon start from Inverness Ice Centre on Bught Drive, Inverness IV3 5SR. This is a 10-minute walk from the Event Village. Please arrive between 07.00-07.30. Buses depart from 07.30-07.50 and the journey takes around one hour. You do NOT need to pre-book the bus from Inverness.
For those staying around Loch Ness, buses will pick up from the following locations. Pre-booking is essential – please email by 23 September to book your place. Please note return transport is not provided to these locations after the race.
08:40 Fort Augustus Village Car Park, PH32 4DF (off A82)
South Loch Ness
07.40 Dores (opposite Dores Inn, IV2 6TR)
07.55 Inverfarigaig – junction of Inverfarigaig Pass/B852
08.05 Lower Foyers junction with B852
08.10 Foyers Stores, Foyers IV2 6XU
08.25 Junction of B862 & B852
08.35 Whitebridge Hotel, Whitebridge IV2 6UN
There is strictly no spectator or vehicle access to the marathon start due to traffic restrictions and logistical and safety reasons. It is not possible for participants or spectators to make their own way to the marathon start.
Being well hydrated and drinking little and often is essential for achieving your best performance. There are 7 water stations and 4 High5 gel stations along the marathon course. Water will be provided in 330ml recyclable plastic bottles with sports caps and a High5 Energy Gel Aqua is provided.
Yes, on arrival at the marathon start, you will be able to drop off your kit bag in one of the baggage vehicles, which will transport your bag back to the finish line at the Event Village. Make sure your baggage label (this is attached to your bib number) is securely attached to your kit bag.
Our aim is to support every participant, whatever their pace, from start to finish and provide the best possible experience.
The Marathon starts at 10.00 and the race cut-off time is 7 hours at 17.00. In the interests of safety and to minimise the disruption to the local community and residents, roads along the final 3 miles in Inverness start to re-open from 16.30 and the finish line and Event Village start to be dismantled from 17.00. If you think that you will take longer than 6hr 30min, we ask you to use the pavement through Inverness. Participants still on the course after the cut-off time continue at their own risk.
For those participants who can no longer continue for physical or medical reasons, a sweep bus follows the rear of the field and will take you back to the Event Village in Inverness. Our team will be there to support you to the finish line.
We’re sorry, there isn’t a wheelchair category within our marathon due to safety and logistical reasons. However, we would love to welcome you to the Baxters River Ness 5K as a wheelchair participant. The event takes place on the same day as the marathon and features a more appropriate and safer route. If you require a support runner, please let us know. Please email us for more information.
If you are visually impaired, or your disability or medical condition means you need a Support Runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please contact us with further information.
If you wish to retire at any point during the race, please approach one of our medical or marshal teams. First Aiders are located at every water station along the route. Please tell an event marshal or one of the medical team if you are wish to retire. If you are unable to complete the marathon, we will have a Sweep Bus to get you back to the Event Village and finish line.
Please note when first published the results are provisional, official results are normally confirmed 3-5 working days after the event and are then submitted to RunBritain and Power of 10.
Should you have any queries regarding your provisional result then please notify us by email as soon as possible.
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