Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is a remote Highland point-to-point with dramatic loch scenery, coach-to-start logistics, and a lively Inverness finish.
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Quick facts
- Remote point-to-point start includes coach transport in the entry package.
- Long Loch Ness views make this one of Scotland's signature destination races.
- Rolling final miles into Inverness are tougher than the net-downhill profile implies.
- General entry often sells out, with charity places serving as a later route.
About the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is a major Scottish destination race built around Highland scenery rather than city-center speed. General entry can sell out early, and the remote start makes the organizer's transport plan part of every runner's race morning.
Course
The point-to-point route descends from the Highlands toward Loch Ness, then follows rolling roads into Inverness and a Bught Park finish. The net profile looks favorable, but repeated late rollers make it harder than a simple downhill label suggests.
Race-day weather
Late September can bring cool air, rain, and rapid changes along the loch. Clothing and pacing need to account for an exposed start, damp stretches, and possible headwind.
Past Baxters Loch Ness Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, September 26, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, September 28, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon FAQ
When is the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon?
The 2026 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
How do I register for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon?
You can register for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon at lochnessmarathon.com.
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