On 8 March, the streets of Inverness will be buzzing with extra excitement as we host the Lindsays Scottish Half Marathon Championships and North District Championships for the fourth year running (pun intended)! ποΈβ¨
Having Scotland`s top athletes competing for championship glory right here in the Highland capital brings a special kind of magic to the event and we look forward to seeing who is crowned champion.
We can`t wait to welcome everyone to the start line! ππ
@scottishathletics
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INVERNESS 5K! πβ¨
Weβve made some exciting upgrades to the Inverness 5K this year!
Here is everything you need to know for Sunday, 8 March:
β±οΈ CHIP TIMING: For the first time, the 5K will be chip-timed!
π© EVENT PACK: Your 5K event pack, including your bib number, will be sent to you by post.
SCHOOLS & CLUBS GROUPS: Your team leader will collect an event pack for your school and club group and distribute bib numbers to the group.
β° NEW START TIME: We have a new start time this year - 11.45am. Please assemble in the 5K holding area by 11.20.
Please note there will be no event day entries to the 5K.
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π£ Your 2026 Event Guide & Bib Numbers are LIVE!
π invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk/event-info/event-guide/
Please make sure you read your 2026 Event Guide (also sent by email, please check your inbox π©).
It`s packed with everything you need to know for an incredible day in the Highland Capital, from key timings and parking to water stations and start line details.
π¨ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please be aware that the Inverness Half Marathon will start at the EARLIER time of 11.30am and the 5K will start at 11.45am β±οΈ.
Time to start counting down to the start line - we canβt wait to cheer you on the 8th of March!
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π’ ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS & LOCAL COMMUNITY: 2026 INVERNESS HALF MARATHON & 5K! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
The 2026 Inverness Half Marathon & 5K is taking place on Sunday, 8 March. ποΈ
To ensure a safe experience for participants and other road users, there will be temporary traffic restrictions around Inverness on event day. π§
For full details, please visit: πhttps://bit.ly/40nXwjA
The Infirmary Bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists from 10:30 to 15:30.
We really appreciate your patience, cooperation, and the incredible support you show runners every year.
We canβt wait to see the streets of Inverness buzzing with runners next week! ππ₯
@officialtrafficscotland @highlandcouncil
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π 5K SOLD OUT! π
The Inverness 5K has officially sold out!
Congratulations to everyone whoβs signed up - get ready for an incredible run along the River Ness with Inverness Castle as your backdrop. ππΎββοΈπββοΈπ°β¨
The energy on the banks of the River Ness is going to be electric.
We canβt wait to cheer you across the finish line. ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
See you on the 8th March!
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