Your entry cannot be transferred to someone else and it is not possible to transfer your entry to another event. Please see our General Conditions of Entry for more details.
If you would like to part in another event, please sign up online here.
Never swap your bib number with another participant, as this can cause issues for our medical teams and timing service. If event organisers become aware of anyone who swaps their bib number they will be disqualified.
Itβs important we have up-to-date details for you. You can update your details by following the ‘manage your entry’ link in your entry confirmation email from Letβs Do This or by logging in here. The deadline to update your details is 15 February 2026.
There are absolutely no event day entries for the Inverness Half.
There may be a limited number of event day entries for the 5K, subject to capacity. Please check our website and social channels before heading along to registration.
Inverness is the gateway city to the Highlands with an international airport and it is well served by public transport. Please check out the Visit section on the website which lists details of flights, trains, buses and car hire companies serving Inverness.
There is a wide variety of accommodation to suit all budgets in Inverness although we recommend you book soon as it does get booked up in advance for event weekend.
Β·Β Β Β Β Β It is anticipated the area around Inverness Leisure will be very busy on the morning of the event and traffic flow will be slow. We encourage you to allow plenty of time, park a distance away and walk to the Sports Centre or consider car sharing or walking/cycling where possible.
Β·Β Β Β Β Β Β Limited parking will be available at the Inverness Leisure and Highland Council car parks, please park in marked bays only. Parking is available in public car parks, detailed in your Event Guide. Parking charges will apply and traffic wardens are in operation.
Please do not park at Inverness Ice Centre as this is private property and do not leave your car on the streets surrounding the Leisure Centre and Bught Park as these form part of the event route; illegally parked cars may be removed.
We have kept road closures to a minimum to ensure the safety of participants and other road users. Details of road closures are available here. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
The final few miles through Inverness offer the best vantage points for spectators, and everyone is welcome to come to Inverness Sports Centre to welcome home all runners and enjoy the atmosphere. Please note the Infirmary Bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists between 10.30-15.30 on event day.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted for participants to be accompanied or supported by cyclists along any section of the event route in either the Inverness Half or 5K.
For safety reasons, no dogs, including assistance dogs, are permitted on any of the event routes. Assistance dogs only are permitted within Inverness Sports Centre and Queens Park Stadium, the location of the finish line.
Your official photos from Marathon Photos Live will be available soon after you cross the finish line. Share your bib number with your friends and family and they canΒ register here to be notified as soon as your first photos are available online.
You can view your official event photos taken along the route and crossing the finish line here.
We are committed to making our events as sustainable as possible and to minimise the eventβs environmental impact however we do need your help. Read more here about some of the ways we are eliminating waste and reducing the environmental impact of the event this year.
We will keep lost property for 2 weeks after the event. PleaseΒ emailΒ to register any lost items, giving as much detail as you can about the item and where it may have been lost.
Please hand any found items to the Info Point in the Sports Hall.Β
Please note when first published the results are provisional, official results are normally confirmed 3-5 working days after the event and are then submitted to RunBritain and Power of 10.
Should you have any queries regarding your provisional result then please notify us by email as soon as possible.
Your entry fee includes a finisherβs medal, finisherβs technical t-shirt, event giveaway, timed results, downloadable finisherβs certificate, water stations along the route and at the finish.
Half marathon participants do not need to attend pre-race registration as you will be sent your event pack (including bib number with timing chip) by post.
There will be an Info Desk open in the Sports Hall, Inverness Leisure from 09.30 on Sunday morning
If you live overseas, please come to the Sports Hall between 09.30-10.45 on Sunday to collect your pack.
Yes, there is a baggage drop available in the Sports Centre, Inverness Leisure from 09.30-10.45 on Sunday morning. Make sure your baggage label (this is attached to your bib number) is securely attached to your kit bag.
There are 4 water stations on the course located at 3, 6, 9 and 11.5 miles and water will also be available at the finish line.
There is one High5 gel station on the route.
We are committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the event wherever possible and our aim is to reduce the amount of single use plastic as well as minimise the amount of water that is wasted.Β All four water stations on the course will use paper cups instead of water bottles.
Our aim is to support every participant, whatever their pace, from start to finish and provide the best possible experience.
The half marathon starts at 11.30 and the cut-off time is 3hr 30min at 15.00. In the interests of safety and to minimise disruption to the local community and residents, some sections of the course start to re-open after 2 hours at 13.30. Prior to each section of the roads re-opening, you will be guided by our marshals to continue on the pavement. Our team will be there to support you to the finish line.
The Inverness Half Marathon offers a limited number of complimentary entries for elite runners who have achieved the standards specified here within the 24 months prior to the 2026 race.
If you have achieved these standards and are interested in taking part in the race, please email us stating your name, age, email address, club name and details of where and when you have achieved the standards, along with a link to power of 10.
Applications will be considered up to 1 March 2026, but only a limited number of places are available and these will be allocated on a first come basis.
Weβre sorry, there isnβt a wheelchair category within our half marathon due to safety and logistical reasons. However, we would love to welcome you to the Inverness 5K as a wheelchair participant. The event takes place on the same day as the half marathon and features a more appropriate and safer route. If you require a support runner, please let us know.
If you are visually impaired, or your disability or medical condition means you require a Support Runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please contact us with further information.
Please note when first published the results are provisional, official results are normally confirmed 3-5 working days after the event and are then submitted to RunBritain and Power of 10.
Should you have any queries regarding your provisional result then please notify us by email as soon as possible.
If you live in the UK, you should receive your event pack (containing your bib number and safety pins) by post in late February.
If you have an overseas address, please come to the Sports Hall, Inverness Leisure Centre between 09.45-10.30 on Sunday to collect your pack.
If you have not received your pack before event day, please contact us and we will issue you with another pack.
Please note: If you are taking part with your school or club, your team leader will collect a pack for your group from registration and distribute bib numbers to you.
5K participants do not need to attend pre-event registration as you will be sent your event pack (including bib number and timing chip) by post.
There will be an Info Desk open in the Sports Hall, Inverness Leisure from 09.30 on Sunday morning.
Please note: If you are taking part with your school or club, your team leader will collect a pack for your group from registration and distribute bib numbers to you.Β
Yes, there is a baggage drop available in the Sports Centre, Inverness Leisure from 09.30-10.45 on Sunday morning. Make sure your baggage label (this is attached to your bib number) is securely attached to your kit bag.
Yes, buggies are allowed on the 5K course, and you will be required to complete separate entries for yourself and your child. This is for safety reasons so that we have a record of everyone who is out on the course, and to allow us to provide medals and giveaways for everyone that takes part.
Only manual wheelchairs are permitted in the 5K (motorised and racing wheelchairs are not permitted). If you are taking part as an assisted wheelchair participant, we are pleased to offer your support runnerΒ a complimentary entry into the event however they will need to enter the event and accept terms & conditions.Β Please contact us for more information.
If you are visually impaired, or your disability or medical condition means you need a Support Runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please contact us with further information.
Nicole McIntosh is taking on the Inverness Half Marathon inspired by her mum, who has run both the Inverness Half and the @lochnessmarathon.
After years of cheering from the sidelines and soaking up the buzz and thrill of race day, Nicole - who admits sheβs βvery much not athleticβ - has decided itβs her turn to give it a go! πͺπββοΈ
Good luck, Nicole, let that inspiration carry you across the finish line! π
π π Runner spotlight: Morag Alexander π π
Morag is taking on an epic 10-event challenge in 2026, all to mark a very significant anniversary: her sonβs 10th `Transplantversary.`
To celebrate a decade since her sonβs life-changing stem cell transplant, Morag is running 10 events across areas covered by NHS Highland, NHS Grampian, and the Newcastle Health Trust.
The Inverness Half Marathon will officially be Event No. 3 on this powerful mission.
Every mile represents a year of health, hope, and gratitude for the medical teams who make these milestones possible.
Be sure to give her a huge cheer when you see her on the course! πππ
YOUR FINISH LINE ANTHEMS - WE NEED YOUR TRACKS! π
What song needs to be playing as you cross that finish line at the Inverness Half Marathon & 5K?
Perhaps it`s a track that got you through those training runs, a song that makes you smile, or the ultimate power anthem that gives you that final burst of speed and makes you feel like a champion... we want it on our playlist! π¨
Comment below with your song choice and we`ll add it to our playlist on Sunday! π
The team from Inverness Therapy Clinic will be in the Sports Hall in Inverness Leisure from 09.30-15.30 again this year providing valuable pre and post-event massage to our runners.
Massage is hugely beneficial after a half marathon and your legs will thank you for it!
They will be working on a first come, first serve basis.
Being well hydrated by drinking little and often is essential for achieving your best performance and enjoying your event.
We have 4 water stations on the half marathon course located at 3, 6, 9 and 11.5 miles. Water will also be available at the finish line. All four water stations on the course use paper cups.
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