Where can I find the Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksLoch Ness 24 Ultramarathon
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.
Official event website & entry ↗Data current as of
Decision summary
Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 28:48/km
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
24:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 50 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Beach
- Scenery
- Forest, Lakeside, Countryside, Mountain, Historic, Coastal, Waterfront, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon?
The Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 91 m.
Where does the Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon route go?
The Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon route starts at Aldourie Castle Estate, near Dores, Inverness. Underfoot, expect 100% un-paved trails through ancient Scots pine forest and along the beaches of Loch Ness. It passes Loch Ness, Aldourie Castle Estate, Scots pine forest and Loch Ness beaches.
What should runners know on race day for the Loch Ness 24 Ultramarathon?
Festival atmosphere with event village and weekend camping included in the entry. Entry includes electronic timing with live real-time results, weekend camping and parking pass, race memento, medical support, professional safety marshals, water station and VAT.
Race character
Scenery
- Forest
- Lakeside
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Historic
- Coastal
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Community
- Nighttime
Terrain
- Trail
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 91 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Took a year out in 2025 and is scheduled to return in 2026; the 2026 race date has not yet been confirmed by the organiser.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Cut-off
- 24 hours (1440 minutes) - complete as many 7km laps as possible within the time limit
- Qualification status
- None open Entry endurance race with no qualifying standard
Race day logistics
- Race village
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Aldourie Castle Estate, near Dores, Inverness
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- 100% un Paved trails through ancient Scots pine forest and along the beaches of Loch Ness
- Landmarks
- Loch Ness, Aldourie Castle Estate, Scots pine forest, Loch Ness beaches
- Notable features
- 24-hour solo or team relay endurance race where runners complete as many 7km laps as possible against the clock
- festival atmosphere with event village and weekend camping included in the entry
- Entry includes electronic timing with live real-time results, weekend camping and parking pass, race memento, medical support, professional safety marshals, water station and VAT
- Camping is included for all ticket holders for Friday and Saturday nights, allowing participants to camp out under the stars at the event village