Training Zone

Start your training journey with Coopah, our official training app partner.

Join us on Strava

Join the official Loch Ness Marathon Strava running club – a great way to keep in touch with other runners training for Inverness. We’ll be sharing lots of training tips to help you on your half marathon journey and would love to hear how your training is going too.

Nutrition

Getting your nutrition right can make you a healthier, fitter and faster runner, and can help your recovery. We’re delighted to have High5 on board as our Sports Nutrition Partner.

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The Road to Loch Ness

For those of you new to the Loch Ness Marathon or needing a reminder, here’s a detailed look at the route you will be running:

Start to Foyers (6 miles)

Foyers to Halfway (6 miles to 13 miles)

Halfway (13 miles) to Mile 20

Mile 20 to Finish (26 miles)

Fuel Your Training with Baxters

Our title sponsor, Baxters Food Group, understands the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and their range of soups are packed full of goodness in delicious flavours. Check out recipes here from Baxters’ chef Darren Sivewright.

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.

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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 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 👉 Head to Strava and search "Baxters Loch Ness Marathon Official Strava Club"

#LochNessMarathon #StravaRunning #RunningCommunity #KudosPoints #Strava

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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 👉 Head to Strava and search "Baxters Loch Ness Marathon Official Strava Club"

#LochNessMarathon #StravaRunning #RunningCommunity #KudosPoints #Strava

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 time? Only one way to find out...🦕✨

https://lochnessmarathon.com/

#LochNessMarathon #RunScotland #MarathonMotivation #HighlandRunning

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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 time? Only one way to find out...🦕✨

https://lochnessmarathon.com/

#LochNessMarathon #RunScotland #MarathonMotivation #HighlandRunning

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

We’ve partnered with @treesforlifeuk, 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.

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

We’ve partnered with @treesforlifeuk, 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, @enthuseco, 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

#RunForCharity #BaxtersLochNessMarathon #CharityRunner #MakeADifference

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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 @coopahruncoach, 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/

#MarathonTraining #Coopah #LochNessMarathon #16WeeksToGo #RunScotland

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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 @coopahruncoach, 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/

#MarathonTraining #Coopah #LochNessMarathon #16WeeksToGo #RunScotland

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 🙌

#VolunteersWeek #LochNessMarathon #Volunteering #MakeADifference

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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 🙌

#VolunteersWeek #LochNessMarathon #Volunteering #MakeADifference

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. 🌍👇

#GlobalRunningDay #LochNessMarathon #RunTheWorld #BucketListMarathon

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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. 🌍👇

#GlobalRunningDay #LochNessMarathon #RunTheWorld #BucketListMarathon

We’re proud to have @high5sportsnutrition 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!

#BaxtersLochNessMarathon #HIGH5 #RunLochNess

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We’re proud to have @high5sportsnutrition 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!

#BaxtersLochNessMarathon #HIGH5 #RunLochNess

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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Start your training journey with Coopah, our official training app partner.

Join us on Strava

Nutrition

The Road to Loch Ness

Start to Foyers (6 miles)

Foyers to Halfway (6 miles to 13 miles)

Halfway (13 miles) to Mile 20

Mile 20 to Finish (26 miles)

Fuel Your Training with Baxters

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Training Zone

Start your training journey with Coopah, our official training app partner.

Join us on Strava

Nutrition

The Road to Loch Ness

Start to Foyers (6 miles)

Foyers to Halfway (6 miles to 13 miles)

Halfway (13 miles) to Mile 20

Mile 20 to Finish (26 miles)

Fuel Your Training with Baxters

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