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 Β Start of Inverness Half Marathon on Bught Road
12.45 Β Start of Inverness 5K on Bught Road
13.00Β Β 5K winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
13.35 Β Half Marathon winner expected at Queens Park Stadium
14.45Β 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.
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.
π Happy International Volunteer Day! π
Today weβre celebrating the absolute legends who make our events possible - our incredible volunteers! πͺβ¨
Every year, hundreds of amazing people give their time, energy, and smiles to keep everything running smoothly and cheer on and support our runners.
Whether youβve already helped out or are planning to rock a Big Bobble Hat with us in 2026, THANK YOU! π
#IVD2025 #VolunteerPower #InternationalVolunteerDay @bigbobblehats
We want YOU to run for Team @highlandhospice!
Take on the 2026 Inverness Half Marathon and make your miles matter by helping us care for people with life-shortening illness and their loved ones.
Your contribution will support free, compassionate care across the Highlands - care that depends on fundraising for over 75% of their income.
Join Team Highland Hospice and weβll support you all the way with fundraising help, a training top, and event day cheers! π
π Contact Carrie at [email protected]
OR visit www.highlandhospice.org/halfmarathon
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Past Inverness Half and 5K participants, what`s your favourite part of this iconic route and why?
Let us know in the comments!
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8 March 2026
π invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
Every Inverness Half & 5K runner has a reason - personal fitness goals, charity fundraising, or just the love of the Highlands!
Whatβs yours? Share it in the comments and letβs inspire each other.
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8 March 2026
π invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
#InvernessHalfMarathon #RunHighlands #WhyWeRun #HalfMarathon #RunningCommunity
Join the Official Inverness Half Marathon @@strava Club! π
Connect with fellow runners training for Inverness Half Marathon 2026 and stay motivated all the way to event day. π
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Share your training progress
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Get tips and advice from the community
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Track your runs on the official routes
Letβs make the miles more fun together! π
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8 March 2026
π https://www.strava.com/clubs/invernesshalfmarathon
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