United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Loch Ness Marathon
Loch Ness to Inverness, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Loch Ness Marathon starts in Highland moorland and follows the loch’s south-eastern side towards Inverness, crossing the River Ness before the finish. It is a road race with descents and substantial climbs; admiring the scenery is entirely compatible with noticing the hills. Standard and charity entry options are available. The point-to-point layout makes start transport a key part of the plan, so read those instructions early. The organiser’s results and age-group prize lists give a useful picture of previous fields.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Loch Ness to Inverness
- County / area
- Highland
- Nation
- Scotland
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Rolling point-to-point course with descents and notable climbs.
- Approximate field
- Around 6,000Entrants · 2025–2026
Organiser reports 5,800 full-marathon entries in 2025 and 6,000 in 2026, excluding other festival distances.
How to enter Loch Ness Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Standard entry / registration interest
Use the official race page for the currently available edition and its entry announcements.
Official entry informationCharity place
Select a participating charity and check its fundraising requirements.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Moorland start, south-eastern Loch Ness shoreline and River Ness crossing before finishing in Inverness.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start time
- 10:00 local time; minimum age 18. 2026 start time information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Loch Ness Marathon
Full 2025 resultsAlex Milne set the men's course record. The organiser's prize-giving lists use gun times and publish male and female awards through the 70+ categories.
Men
Alex Milne won in 2:15:46; James Donald ran 2:22:01 and Shaun Cumming 2:22:57.
View result detailsWomen
Melissah Gibson won in 2:43:08; Fay Hughes ran 2:51:29 and Rebecca Burns 2:55:19.
View result detailsMale age-group winners
40+: Oscar Coetzee 2:32:21; 50+: George Darden 2:40:41; 60+: Garth Morris 3:03:03; 70+: Andy Law 3:28:12. All are gun times.
View result detailsFemale age-group winners
40+: Melissah Gibson 2:43:08; 50+: Janet Dickson 3:10:12; 60+: Sheila Lewis 3:40:01; 70+: Susan Linklater 4:06:50. All are gun times.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Loch Ness Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 26 Sept 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Loch Ness Marathon?
Standard entry / registration interest: Use the official race page for the currently available edition and its entry announcements. Charity place: Select a participating charity and check its fundraising requirements.
Where is Loch Ness Marathon and how far is it?
Loch Ness Marathon takes place in Loch Ness to Inverness, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Loch Ness Marathon course like?
Moorland start, south-eastern Loch Ness shoreline and River Ness crossing before finishing in Inverness. Rolling point-to-point course with descents and notable climbs.
How big is the field at Loch Ness Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 6,000, based on Entrants for 2025–2026. Organiser reports 5,800 full-marathon entries in 2025 and 6,000 in 2026, excluding other festival distances. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Loch Ness Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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