Races Marathon · Inverness, UK
Loch Ness Marathon
Loch Ness Marathon is a hilly marathon in Inverness, UK, held each October. Point-to-point down the loch's southern shore — net downhill overall but with honest climbs after 27K. Highland autumn: typically 5-12C, with rain never far away. Inverness's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Highland autumn: typically 5-12C, with rain never far away.
Racing this course well
Point-to-point down the loch's southern shore — net downhill overall but with honest climbs after 27K.
Inverness's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
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- When is the Loch Ness Marathon?
- It is held each October in Inverness, UK. Check the official Loch Ness Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Loch Ness Marathon course flat?
- Point-to-point down the loch's southern shore — net downhill overall but with honest climbs after 27K.
- How should I train for the Loch Ness Marathon?
- Train specifically for Inverness — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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