SPECTATOR & RESIDENT INFORMATION
Read on for information on event day timings, temporary traffic restrictions and spectator vantage points.
Sunday 8 March 2026
9.30-10.45 Baggage Drop & Info Desk open at Inverness Leisure Centre
11.30 Β Start of Inverness Half Marathon on Bught Road
11.45 Β Start of Inverness 5K on Bught Road
12.00Β Β 5K winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
12.35 Β Half Marathon winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
13.45Β Β Half Marathon presentation in Sports Hall
We have kept road closures to a minimum to ensure the safety of participants and other road users.
2026 Temporary Traffic Restrictions
Thank you for your co-operation, support and understanding.
Please note the Infirmary Bridge is closed to pedestrians and cyclists 10.30-15.30 on Sunday 8 March.
The final few miles through Inverness offer the best vantage points for spectators, and everyone is welcome to come to Inverness Leisure Centre to welcome home all participants and enjoy the atmosphere.
For safety reasons it is not permitted to accompany runners on foot or by cycle along the race routes.
Assistance dogs only are permitted within Inverness Sports Centre and Queens Park Stadium, the location of the finish line.
ONE WEEK AGO TODAY...
The energy. The atmosphere. The "Oggy Ois!" π£β¨
What a day. What a city. What a community! β€οΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
7 days ago, the streets of Inverness were filled with thousands of stories, personal bests, and incredible displays of grit and determination.
From the elite finishers` fly-bys to the final, to the emotional steps of the 5K, every single one of you did yourselves (and the Highlands) proud. π
ποΈ
The medals are now hanging up and the legs have (mostly!) recovered, but the memories of that finish line feeling are still going strong. β€οΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Whatβs been your favorite memory from the day now that youβve had a week to process it? Tell us below! π
#InvernessHalf #Inverness5K #HighlandRunning #RunInverness
Still buzzing from the finish line?! Donβt let that momentum stop now - it`s time to find your next challenge!
Youβve conquered the Inverness Half and smashed the 5K, so whatβs the next big goal on your horizon? π
β¨
How about the @lochnessmarathon on 27th September 2026?! π¦
Imagine 26.2 miles of world-class Highland scenery, breathtaking views, and the most epic finish line atmosphere in Inverness!
This is the bucket-list event runners travel from all over the globe for - don`t let the chance slip away!
Not feeling the full 26.2? No problem! You can still be part of the magic at the River Ness 10K or 5K on the same day!
General entries are flying, grab your spot before they`re gone π www.lochnessmarathon.com
#LochNessMarathon #RunInverness #NextChallenge #BucketListRun #FinishLineFeeling #PBHunter
π Congratulations to the 2026 winner of the Graeme Moffat Memorial Trophy awarded to the fastest Inverness Harriers π
Robin Regan, Inverness Harriers 1:08:22
Amazing effort, Robin and a huge well done to all Inverness Harriers who took part this year.
#InvernessHalf #ClubRunning #RunInverness
π Congratulations to our Top 3 Female Club Teams in the 2026 Inverness Half Marathon!
1st Metro Aberdeen: Claire Bruce, Diana Tulloch, Chelsea Cook 4:09:34
2nd Inverness Harriers: Helen Leigh, Catriona Fraser, Kate McTear 4:19:27
3rd Edinburgh AC: Isla Cubitt, Doireann Hughes, Alison Smith 4:21:16
An outstanding team effort and fantastic performances across the field ππ
#InvernessHalf #TeamRunning #ClubAthletics #RaceDay
π Congratulations to our Top 3 Male Club Teams at Inverness Half Marathon!
1st Fife AC: Charlie Sandison, Lewis Rodgers, Andrew Thomson 3:19:23
2nd: Central AC: Hamish Hickey, Alastair Marshall, Chris Fullerton 3:25:44
3rd: Metro Aberdeen: Scott Melville, Jordan Cruickshank, Kenny Garden 3:31:36
A fantastic team performance from every athlete who contributed to these outstanding results ππ
#InvernessHalf #TeamRunning #ClubAthletics #RaceDay