Loch Ness Marathon
Lo esencial
El Loch Ness Marathon (oficialmente Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running), que se celebra anualmente en torno a Inverness y las orillas del famoso Loch Ness, es una de las carreras viales más icónicas de Escocia. El evento reúne a clubes locales, corredores internacionales y corredores de caridad, atraídos por el paisaje legendario y la oportunidad de recorrer una ruta de punto a punto bien organizada: un clásico otoñal muy querido en el calendario de running escocés. El recorrido discurre a lo largo de extensos tramos del Great Glen con vistas amplias de las tranquilas aguas de Loch Ness, costas boscosas y distantes colinas de las Highlands, brindando panoramas memorables desde varios miradores junto al lago. Los corredores experimentan terreno accidentado, tramos de caminos rurales tranquilos y multitudes solidarias en puestos de control; las estaciones de avituallamiento bien señalizadas y los apasionados voluntarios locales crean un ambiente festivalero y alentador. La carrera cuenta con medición AIMS y licencia de UK Athletics, y es reconocida por sus tiempos clasificatorios para la Maratón de Boston. El fin de semana de la carrera incluye una expo de running, cena de pasta previa a la carrera, una carrera infantil (Wee Nessie), 10K y 5K de River Ness, comida posterior a la carrera, transporte a la salida, medalla de finalizador, camiseta técnica y bolsa de obsequios para todos los que terminen el maratón.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Grupo numeroso
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Apoyo moderado de espectadores
Clasificatorio para Boston
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Inverness Castle
The race starts near the city centre with views of the historic red sandstone castle overlooking the River Ness
River Ness & Ness Islands
Early miles follow the scenic River Ness and pass the tree-lined Ness Islands popular with locals
Caledonian Canal / Dochgarroch Locks
Runners pass sections of the canal and the Dochgarroch lock system, offering waterway and wildlife views
Glenurquhart / Drumnadrochit countryside
Rolling Highland countryside and forests around Drumnadrochit provide classic Loch-side scenery
Urquhart Castle viewpoint
The route offers distant vistas of the iconic ruined Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness
Loch Ness shoreline
Long stretches alongside Loch Ness give expansive water and mountain views, a highlight of the course
Fort Augustus & Caledonian Canal locks
The finish area is in Fort Augustus beside the dramatic locks and basin at the southern tip of Loch Ness
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
GB
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be 18 years or older on race day
- Proof of age may be required at bib collection
- Medically fit to run; medical clearance recommended for those with health concerns
- Entries are non-transferable and non-refundable
- Race numbers and timing chips must be worn for the entire event
- Participants must follow event rules, marshals and traffic management instructions
- Participants must be able to complete the course within the event cut-off time (typically around 6 hours)
- Wheelchair or handcycle entrants require prior approval from the organisers
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
- Proof of Age (passport or birth certificate)
- Medical certificate (if requested/required)
- British Athletics/UKA competition licence (if entering under a club entry and applicable)
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration via letsdothis.com
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Club/Group Entry
- Corporate Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds after registration
Deferral to the 2027 race permitted up to 30 days before race date for a £10 administration fee
Bib transfers/name changes allowed up to 14 days before the race for a £10 administration fee
Medical withdrawals: deferral or credit available on receipt of a valid medical certificate submitted before race day
If the organiser cancels the event for reasons within their control, entrants may choose a refund of the entry fee minus transaction fees or a free deferral to the next year's event
If the event is cancelled for reasons outside the organiser's control (force majeure), entrants will be offered a deferral to the next event or partial refund at the organiser's discretion
The Loch Ness Marathon is famed for its scenic, mostly downhill course along the shores of Loch Ness with dramatic Highland views and several historic sights including Urquhart Castle visible from parts of the route.
All finishers receive a technical race shirt, a commemorative medal, and a goody bag; the event provides chip timing with finish-line results posted online shortly after completion.
Race weekend includes a pre-race registration/expo, a sports expo, a pre-race pasta dinner, a children's Wee Nessie fun run, and plentiful roadside spectator points near the Caledonian Canal and village sections.
General entry is sold out for 2026; charity places remain available through the event's charity partners. Registration is handled via letsdothis.com.
Runners should prepare for undulating terrain with a few sharp climbs and exposed stretches — aid stations are frequent (roughly every 2.5–5 km), and public transport/park-and-ride options in Inverness are recommended as race-day parking near the start can be limited.
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