Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running

About this event

The Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running brings runners to the Scottish Highlands for a fast, scenic route along one of Scotland's most famous lochs. Starting in the Great Glen near Loch Ness, the course follows the shoreline with views across the dark waters where legends are born. The route rolls gently downhill toward Inverness, making it popular for those chasing personal bests alongside the atmosphere of Scottish folklore. While primarily a road marathon, the festival format welcomes various distances, creating a weekend celebration of running in a landscape where ancient forests meet mirror-like waters. The event typically draws a mix of serious marathoners and those simply wanting to run beside this iconic loch, all finishing in the heart of the Highland capital.