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Results & Live Tracking — Loch Ness Marathon 2026
On Sunday 27 September 2026, runners follow the shores of Loch Ness all the way into Inverness.
Live tracking of runners across all distances.
Results & Live → 🌐 Official Site →Voted among the top 10 UK marathons by Runner's World readers, and confirmed by eye-tracking research as the 3rd most beautiful marathon in the world (a score of 88/100, just behind Big Sur and the Great Wall Marathon), the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon returns on Sunday 27 September 2026 for its 24th edition. The point-to-point route follows a net-downhill profile: starting on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers, it drops to the shore of Loch Ness at Foyers before heading north-east along the loch's south-eastern edge towards Dores, then straight into the centre of Inverness, capital of the Highlands.
Runners cross the River Ness before finishing at Bught Park, with a hot meal and entertainment awaiting at the line in a family-friendly atmosphere. Alongside the marathon, the River Ness 5K and 10K start directly in Inverness, giving newcomers and families a shorter, equally scenic way to take part, and a 10K Corporate Challenge relay lets teams of four to six tackle the distance together.
The fast, flat-and-rapid finish through Inverness makes the course suitable for all types of runners, whether chasing a personal best or running their first marathon. The event also serves as an AbbottWMM MTT Age Group Qualifier, adding a competitive edge for those chasing a spot at the World Marathon Majors age-group championships.
Sunday 2026 Schedule
Key Points of the Route
| Landmark | Info | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Augustus / Foyers START | Marathon | High moorland dropping to the loch shore |
| Loch Ness south-eastern shore ROUTE | Marathon | Heading north-east towards Dores |
| River Ness ROUTE | Marathon & 10K | Crossed on the way into Inverness |
| Bught Park FINISH | Marathon | Inverness, capital of the Highlands |
| 24TH EDITION Inverness, Scotland · AbbottWMM Qualifier | ||
Frequently Asked Questions — Loch Ness Marathon 2026
When is the Loch Ness Marathon 2026?
On Sunday 27 September 2026, starting on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and finishing at Bught Park in Inverness.
Where can I find results and live tracking for the Loch Ness Marathon 2026?
Results and live tracking are available on the event's official results platform.
What distances are on offer?
A full marathon (26.2 miles) alongside the River Ness 5K and 10K, plus a 10K Corporate Challenge relay for teams of four to six.
Is the Loch Ness Marathon course flat?
It is a net-downhill, point-to-point route from moorland near Fort Augustus down to Loch Ness and on to Inverness, considered fast for a scenic course, though not flat throughout.