SPECTATOR & RESIDENT INFORMATION
Read on for information on event day timings, temporary traffic restrictions and spectator vantage points.
Sunday 8 March 2026
10.30-12.00 Registration open at Inverness Leisure Centre
12.30 Start of Inverness Half Marathon on Bught Road
12.45 Start of Inverness 5K on Bught Road
13.00 5K winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
13.35 Half Marathon winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
14.45 Half Marathon presentation in Sports Hall
We have kept road closures to a minimum to ensure the safety of participants and other road users.
Details of road closures will be available in early 2026.
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 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.
Those miles sure do pass better (and quicker!) with company!
From training runs, being held accountable, motivating encouragement to event day support, or crossing the finish line side by side - running with a buddy makes every step more fun.
Who’s your ultimate running buddy? Tag them below and let them know it’s time to start planning for Inverness Half & 5K 2026 😉👇
📅 8 March 2026
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Feeling inspired by an event this Autumn? 🍂
Perhaps you`ve been enticed by the energy, the atmosphere, the epic effort, and feel like it`s your turn to take on 13.1 miles and cross your own finish line?! 🏁
We can help out with that!
💥 Early bird entries have SOLD OUT!
⏰ Don’t miss your chance - GENERAL entries are still OPEN, but they’re going fast! Secure a spot before they’re gone!
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📅 8 March 2026
💥 Early Bird Entries are SOLD OUT! 💥
But don`t panic! General entries for the 2026 Inverness Half Marathon are OPEN, but they’re filling fast!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event:
Sign-up today! 🔗 invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
📅 8 March 2026
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Just under 5 months to go!
Kick off your 2026 running journey with the Inverness Half Marathon!✨
Whether it’s chasing a PB, running for charity, or building towards a spring or autumn marathon (2026 Baxters @lochnessmarathon *wink wink*?), think of Inverness as the ideal tune-up before the big day!
8 March 2026
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Exciting news for Inverness Marathon 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Inverness Half Marathon will once again host Lindsays Scottish Half Marathon Championships - making it the fourth consecutive year!
This is a fantastic opportunity for Scottish club runners to compete for championship glory while enjoying the route around the Highland capital.
We look forward to welcoming some of the country’s top-class endurance athletes and seeing who is crowned champion.
📅 Early bird entries are open, but get in quick as demand is HIGH this year!
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