Loch Ness Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Loch Ness Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Loch Ness Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Loch Ness Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 34/100
- Evidence depth
- 42 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Loch Ness Marathon?
The Loch Ness Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 310 m.
Where does the Loch Ness Marathon route go?
The Loch Ness Marathon route starts at Between Whitebridge and Fort Augustus on southside of Loch Ness; runners bused from Inverness Ice Centre and finishes at Bught Park, Inverness. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes mountain and lakeside.
What should runners know on race day for the Loch Ness Marathon?
Bag drop is available. 7.
Race character
Scenery
- Mountain
- Lakeside
- Waterfront
- Countryside
- Moorland
- Forest
- Riverside
- City
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 310 m
- Net elevation
- -304 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:15:46 (Alex Milne)
- Women's course record
- 2:42:04 (Katie White)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Sold out: Sourced entry status says this edition is sold out.
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Cut-off
- 7 hours (17:00); roads reopen from 16:30, finish dismantled at 17:00
- Sold out
- Yes
- Deferral / transfer
- No deferral, transfer or refund offered
Race day logistics
- Wave starts
- No
- Aid stations
- 7
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Expo / packet pickup
- Yes
- Race village
- Yes
- Post-race village
- Yes
- Medal
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Between Whitebridge and Fort Augustus on southside of Loch Ness; runners bused from Inverness Ice Centre
- Finish
- Bught Park, Inverness
- Parking
- Dedicated parking page; car sharing and walking encouraged
- Accessibility
- 5K accepts manual wheelchairs only (motorised/racing prohibited); marathon and 10K not wheelchair accessible; free support runner entry for visually impaired or those with medical needs
- Spectator access
- Final 4 miles through Inverness offer best vantage points; Event Village at Bught Park open to spectators; no spectator or vehicle access to marathon start
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Notable features
- Bagpipes at start
- 7 water stations
- 4 High5 gel stations
- coach transport to start included
- sweep bus available
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 26°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 34Favourability /100
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