If you’re looking for a shorter distance or are new to running, the Inverness 5K could be the event for you! The 5K route is on mixed surface and follows a flat and scenic course alongside the banks of the River Ness in the heart of the Highland capital of Inverness.
Whatever your running ability, fitness, age or experience if you enter the Inverness 5K, we guarantee you’ll cross the finish line with a smile on your face!
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.
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 runner a complimentary entry into the event however they will need to enter the event and accept terms & conditions. 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.
There are discounted entry fees for group entry from schools, youth clubs and disability groups.
If you wish to enter a group or team, please contact us for further information.
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We might be a little biased, but we think there’s something pretty special about the Inverness Half…
But don’t just take our word for it - hear what our runners have to say! 🏃♂️✨
First-timers, seasoned pros, and international runners - everyone found a bit of magic on the course this year.
Swipe through to see why our runners are already buzzing for 2027. ➡️
"My third time doing the Inverness half and it just gets better and better. The atmosphere is electric, people are buzzing whether taking part, marshaling or watching and this year the sun shone brightly the whole run. Can`t wait for next year! Anyone reading this thinking i might give that a go, do it!"
"1st time running this event and I absolutely loved it. The marshals and volunteers out did themselves .. encouraging, motivational, extremely positive! Public support along the route was great ... thank you all for the jelly babies and high-5s - they all helped me to keep on plodding!
"It was my first half marathon and it was amazing! The information provided beforehand was perfect. The atmosphere during the race was great. I thought there would only be entertainment at the start and finish of the course, but there were volunteers cheering us on all along the way, as well as locals. I am French and my first half marathon experience in Scotland was perfect !!"