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When do entries close?General entry to the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K, Corporate Challenge 5K and Wee Nessie is open until 20 September 2026, subject to capacity.
There may be limited event weekend entries to the 5K and Wee Nessie.
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 18 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.
You are welcome to run for your chosen charity or have a look at our official charity partners.
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.
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.
If you would like to order an iTAB, engraved with your name and finish time, please visit our online shop.
iTABS are available for the marathon and 10K only.
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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Loch Ness Marathon FAQ
How do I enter the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon?General entry is now open for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K, Corporate Challenge and 5K, you can enter here.
Yes, participants must be aged 18 and over on the day of the event to take part in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon.
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.
You can check out the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon route map and elevation profile here.
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.
Please refer to parking information here for all events.
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.
If this is not possible, please email us.
The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon starts at 10:00 on 28 September 2025 between Whitebridge and Fort Augustus on southside Loch Ness.
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.
North Loch Ness
- 08.15 Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6TX (off A82)
- 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.
See route map for locations.
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.
Yes, there are portable toilets at the start and at every water station along the marathon route, see course map for locations.
There are also portable toilets at the Event Village and the bus departure point in Inverness.
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.
For safety reasons, cyclists are not permitted to cycle along ANY of the race routes to support runners.
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.
We’re sorry, but as stated in our terms and conditions of entry, it is not allowed to use walking poles during the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon.
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.
River Ness 10K & Corporate Challenge FAQ
Is there a minimum age for taking part?Yes, participants must be aged 15 and over on the day of the event to take part in the Baxters River Ness 10K or Corporate Challenge.
Your entry fee includes your finisher’s medal, finisher’s technical t-shirt, goody bag, timed results, downloadable finisher’s certificate and complimentary soup & roll.
You will receive an email confirming your bib number and Event Guide at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Participants with a UK address who entered before midnight on 13 Sept: you will receive your event pack (containing bib number and baggage label) by post in September, please allow up to 10 days for your pack to arrive
Participants with a UK runners who entered after 14 Sept: you are required to collect your event pack from Registration in the Event Village between 10.00-1800 on Saturday OR from Info Point at 10K start between 08.30-10.00 on Sunday.
International participants: you are required to collect your event pack from Registration in the Event Village between 10.00-1800 on Saturday OR from Info Point at 10K start between 08.30-10.00 on Sunday.
Please bring Photo ID and check your bib number on our website before coming to registration.
If you have an international address, you are required to collect your event pack from Registration in the Event Village on Saturday 10.00-18.00 OR from Info Point at 10K start on Sunday 08.30-10.00.
Please bring Photo ID and check your bib number on our website before coming to registration.
10K participants with a UK address do not need to attend pre-race registration as you will be sent your event pack by post.
10K participants with an international address, please refer to FAQ above.
You can check out the Baxters River Ness 10K route map and elevation profile here.
Please refer to parking information here for all events.
The Baxters River Ness 10K starts at 10:30 at Inverness Royal Academy, Culduthel Road, Inverness IV2 6RE.
The Baxters River Ness 10K starts at Inverness Royal Academy, Culduthel Road Inverness IV2 6RE. Participants are required to their own way there and should arrive at the start by 10.00.
- Pedestrian Route from Event Village to Inverness Royal Academy
- Vehicle Route from Event Village to Inverness Royal Academy (please be aware of temporary traffic restrictions)
Yes, on arrival at the 10K 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.
There is one water station located at the halfway mark (5.3km), please refer to course map for location. Water will be provided in 330ml recyclable plastic bottles with sports caps.
Yes, there are portable toilets located at the start, the half way point (5km) and and at the Event Village. Please refer to the course map here.
For safety reasons, cyclists are not permitted to cycle along ANY of the race routes to support runners.
We’re sorry, there isn’t a wheelchair category within our 10K 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 10K 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.
The Corporate Challenge is included within the River Ness 10K and is open to teams of 4-6 runners from all sectors of business and industry across the public and private sector. The fastest four accumulated times make the team’s final score. Find out more here.
Find out more about how to enter a team into the Corporate Challenge 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.
River Ness 5K FAQ
Is there a minimum age for taking part?There is no minimum age for the 5K.
Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult who should also enter the 5K.
Your entry fee includes your finisher’s medal, finisher’s technical t-shirt, goody bag, downloadable finisher’s certificate, complimentary Baxters soup and a roll and a fantastic festival at the Finish.
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.
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.
Please refer to parking information here for all events.
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.
You can check out the Baxters River Ness 5K route map and elevation profile here.
The Baxters River Ness 5K starts at 09:30 on 27 September 2026 on Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SS.
Yes, buggies and pushchairs are allowed to take part in the Baxters River Ness 5K; you will be required to complete separate entries for yourself and your child.
For safety reasons, participants with buggies and pushchairs are required to start at the back of the field.
Only 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.
There are discounted entry fees for group entry from schools, youth clubs and disability groups.
If you wish to enter a team, please email email us for further information.
Wee Nessie FAQ
When do entries for the Wee Nessie open?Entries for the 2026 Wee Nessie will be opening soon, keep an eye on our website and social channels.
Yes, the Wee Nessie is for pre-school children aged 5 and under on the day of the event.
Your entry fee includes a finisher’s medal, finisher’s technical t-shirt, fruit and water.
Limited entries for the Wee Nessie may be available over the event weekend, subject to capacity. Please check our website and social channels before heading along to 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.
All Wee Nessie runners are required to collect their 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.
The Wee Nessie starts at 09:45 on 27 September 2026 in Bught Park, Inverness IV3 5SS.
Please refer to parking information here for all events.
Yes, buggies and pushchairs are allowed in the Wee Nessie. For safety reasons please start towards the back of the field.
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