Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running (2026 edition)

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running (2026 edition) is a multi-race weekend staged in the Loch Ness and Inverness area of the Scottish Highlands. The festival’s flagship Loch Ness Marathon takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026 and the weekend also includes the River Ness 10K (with a Corporate Challenge), the River Ness 5K and the Wee Nessie children's event. The event is promoted as a festival-style weekend with a strong emphasis on the scenic, point-to-point marathon course alongside Loch Ness and a lively finish in Inverness. Entries for the 2026 weekend have been announced as open on the official event site.

Organisers highlight a festival atmosphere at the Finish and a set of participant inclusions to support the race-day experience. Official information lists commemorative finisher medals, a finisher technical T-shirt, a goody bag, electronic timing for relevant races, downloadable finisher certificates, complimentary post-race food and transport to the marathon Start among the stated benefits. The event also offers official charity entry routes via a number of partner charities, allowing runners to take part while fundraising. The weekend is positioned as spectator-friendly and suitable for a wide range of abilities, from the Wee Nessie children’s event to the full marathon.