River Ness 5K
Sunday
26 September 2027
09:30
Start time
No
Minimum age
New to running or prefer a shorter distance? The popular Baxters River Ness 5K is the perfect choice. Open to all ages and abilities, including wheelchair participants, this flat, scenic route follows the River Ness and finishes alongside the other races at Bught Park. However you take it on, you’ll cross the Finish Line with a smile.
Event details:
Start: 09.30 at Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SS.
Buggies and pushchairs are allowed to take part; you will be required to complete separate entries for yourself and your child. For safety reasons, you are also required to start at the back.
Entry Includes
- Finisher’s technical T-shirt (optional)
- Finishers's medal (optional)
- Event giveaway
- Timed results
- Water at the Finish
Registration
You will receive an email confirming your bib number and Event Guide at least 2 weeks prior to the event. You are required to collect your bib number during pre-race registration between 10.00-18.00 on Saturday or 07.30-09.00 on Sunday at the Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SQ. Please allow plenty of time if collecting on Sunday morning.
Run for your school or youth club
If you’re part of a school group, youth club or disability group, taking part in the River Ness 5K presents the perfect opportunity to have fun, raise awareness and fundraise all at the same time.
Discounted entry fees are available for teams from schools, youth clubs and disability groups. Get in touch for further information about entering a team.
FAQs
See allOnly manual wheelchairs are permitted in the 5K (motorised and racing wheelchairs are not permitted). If you are taking part as an assisted wheelchair participant, we are pleased to offer your support runner a complimentary entry into the event however they will need to enter the event and accept terms & conditions. Please contact [email protected] 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.
You will receive an email confirming your bib number and Event Guide at least 2 weeks prior to the event. You are required to collect your bib number during pre-race registration between 10.00-18.00 on Saturday or 07.30-09.00 on Sunday at the Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SQ. Please allow plenty of time if collecting on Sunday morning.
All 5K participants are required to collect their bib number during pre-race registration between 10.00-18.00 on Saturday 26 September or between 07.30-09.00 on Sunday 27 September at the Event Village, Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SQ. Please allow plenty of time if collecting on Sunday morning.
Limited entries for the Baxters River Ness 5K may be available over the event weekend, subject to capacity. Please check our website and social channels before heading along to registration.
