LoginSPECTATOR & RESIDENT INFORMATION
Read on for information on event day timings, temporary traffic restrictions and spectator vantage points.
Event Day Timings
Sunday 8 March 2026
9.30-10.45 Registration open at Inverness Leisure Centre
11.30 ย Start of Inverness Half Marathon on Bught Road
11.45 ย Start of Inverness 5K on Bught Road
12.00ย ย 5K winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
12.35 ย Half Marathon winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
13.45ย ย Half Marathon presentation in Sports Hall
Temporary Traffic Restrictions
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 and understanding.
Spectators
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.
Instagram Feed
๐ Runner Spotlight๐
Michelle Brodie is training for the @londonmarathon, running for @guidedogsuk, and taking on the Inverness Half Marathon 2026 as part of her prep. ๐พ
Sheโll be running with her amazing guide runner, Neilie Johnstone (pictured with her), practicing running in crowds and getting ready for the big day!
We love seeing runners using the Inverness Half Marathon as a stepping stone for bigger goals, and supporting incredible causes along the way. ๐ช๐
Michelle, we canโt wait to cheer you on every single step! ๐๐
#InvernessHalfMarathon #RunnerSpotlight #GuideDogsUK #RunWithPurpose
๐ Calling all schools and youth clubs! ๐
Not long to go until the 2026 Inverness 5K on 8th March and weโve got a special offer just for you!
Grab discounted entry for the 5K and give your pupils or younger club members the chance to:
โจ Take part in a fun and scenic run
๐ช Build fitness and team spirit
๐๏ธ Experience one of Scotlandโs most iconic events
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8 March 2026 - donโt miss out!
Get in touch with us now to secure your discounted spots now ๐ [email protected]
#InvernessHalfMarathon #5KChallenge #SchoolRunners #ClubRunners #RunForFun #HighlandsRunning #TeamSpirit
๐ Looking for a fun, achievable challenge?
The Inverness 5K is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities!
Hit the streets around Inverness and be part of this buzzing, community event.
๐ Sign up now: Invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ SOLD OUT! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
The Inverness Half Marathon on 8 March 2026 has officially sold out due to exceptional demand!
If you missed out, thereโs still a chance to take part in the Inverness 5K - perfect for all ages and abilities ๐ www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
#InvernessHalfMarathon
โฐ๐จ You are officially running out of time to enter the Inverness Half Marathon 2026 ๐จโฐ
Entries have ALMOST SOLD OUT and this is your last chance to run alongside the River Ness, pull your best running pose in front of Inverness Castle, and finish in style at Queenโs Park Stadium (not just watch from the sidelines wishing youโd signed up ๐).
This is YOUR year to be part of the Lindsays Scottish Half Marathon Championships!
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8 March 2026
๐ Grab your place now before itโs too late:
Invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
Future you will be VERY glad you did ๐
#InvernessHalfMarathon #RunInverness #HighlandsRunning #LindsaysRoad @scottishathletics
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