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General entry to the 2026 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon has now sold out. If you missed out on general entry, there's still a chance to be part of it by choosing to run for charity. Find a charity from the list here and apply for a place directly through their website.
General entry is open for the Baxters River Ness 10K, 5K and Wee Nessie, subject to capacity.
Join us for an unforgettable experience and secure your spot now.
The 2027 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon will take place on 26 September 2027. Register your interest here to be the first to know when early bird entry goes live.
We do not offer a deferral, transfer or refund option for your entry. Please see our General Conditions of Entry for more details.
There are absolutely no event day entries for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge.
There may be a limited number of event day entries for the 5K and Wee Nessie, subject to capacity. Please check our website and social channels before heading along to registration.
Your entry cannot be transferred to someone else and it is not possible to transfer your entry to another event. Please see our General Conditions of Entry for more details.
If you would like to part in another event, please sign up online here.
Never swap your bib number with another participant, as this can cause issues for our medical teams and timing service. If event organisers become aware of anyone who swaps their bib number they will be disqualified.
It's important we have up-to-date details for you. You can update your details by following the 'manage your entry' link in your entry confirmation email from Let's Do This or by logging in here. The deadline to update your details is 15 August 2026.
Only bone conductor headphones are allowed in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K and 5K; standard headphones, earphones or earbuds are not permitted.
There are a limited number of complimentary entries in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and River Ness 10K for elite runners who have achieved the standards specified here within the 24 months prior to the event. Times must have been recorded in a licensed race with accredited course measurement.
If you have achieved these criteria and are interested in taking part in either event, please email us with your name, age, email address, club name and details of where and when you have achieved the standards.
Applications will be considered up to the entry closing date, however as we have a limited number of elite places available, having the criteria does not guarantee a free place.
Please contact your chosen charity direct to discuss fundraising requirements.
Inverness is the gateway city to the Highlands with an international airport and is well served by public transport. Please check out the Visit section on the website which lists details of flights, trains, buses and car hire companies serving Inverness.
There is a wide variety of accommodation to suit all budgets in Inverness and around Loch Ness although we recommend you book soon as it does get booked up in advance for event weekend.
To help you plan your trip, please visit Visit Inverness Loch Ness or the Visit page on our website.
Please refer to parking information here for all events.
Where possible please consider car sharing or walking to the Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness and the 10K start.
Disabled parking is available on Bught Park, please note this is located 200m from the Event Village. Follow signs to 'VIP Parking'.
You can view your official event photos taken at key vantage points along the route and crossing the finish line here.
There are a host of volunteer roles at the event. Please email us or visit the Volunteer page for more information.
We have kept road closures to a minimum to ensure the safety of participants and other road users. Details of road closures are available here.
Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
The final 4 miles through Inverness offer the best vantage points for spectators, and everyone is welcome to come to the Event Village to welcome home all runners and enjoy the entertainment and festival atmosphere.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to accompany runners or cycle along any of the race routes.
Marathon start: Please note that there is no spectator or vehicle access to the marathon start due to logistical/safety reasons.
10K start: Please note dogs are not permitted within the school grounds at the 10K start.
For safety reasons, no dogs, including assistance dogs, are permitted on any of the race routes.
Dogs are welcome in the outside areas of the Event Village at Bught Park. Assistance dogs only are permitted inside the tents and marquees.
Please be aware the Event Village will be very busy over the event weekend which can create a stressful environment for dogs. We therefore recommend that you leave them at home where possible.
10K start: please note dogs are not permitted within the school grounds at the 10K start.
We welcome participants who wish to take part wearing fancy dress however we reserve the right to prevent you from participating in any event if we consider that the fancy dress outfit may cause a risk of danger to you or other participants.
We are committed to making our events as sustainable as possible and to minimise the event's environmental impact however we do need your help. Read more here about some of the ways we are eliminating waste and reducing the environmental impact of the event this year.
We will keep lost property for 2 weeks after the event. Please email us to register any lost items, giving as much detail as you can about the item and where it may have been lost.
Please hand any found items to the Info Tent in the Event Village.
A changing tent is available in the Event Village. We are sorry there are no showers available.
Please note that showers/changing are NOT available for event participants within Inverness Leisure Centre.
Yes, massage and a taping service will be available at Registration on Saturday and post-event massage on Sunday.
If you ordered your iTAB at the time of online entry, you don't need to do anything – just wait for your iTAB to arrive in the post after the event.
You can add an iTAB to your registration by following the 'manage your entry' link in your entry confirmation email from Let's Do This or by logging in here.
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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