Looking for a spring-time challenge, something to train for and work towards through the Autumn and Winter months?
The Inverness Half is the perfect Spring event to keep you motivated and training. This popular event follows a scenic route with great PB potential through the Highland capital of Inverness.
The route starts alongside the banks of the River Ness near the centre of Inverness and takes in many of the city’s icons. A warm Highland welcome awaits all participants as they approach the finish line.
“ First time doing this race and best organised run I have done, marshaling was excellent, facilities before and after fantastic! Great route with fab support from locals and bagged a PB! ”
Your entry fee includes a finisher’s medal, finisher’s technical t-shirt, event giveaway, timed results, downloadable finisher’s certificate, water stations along the route and at the finish.
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.
There are 4 water stations on the course located at 3, 6, 9 and 11.5 miles and water will also be available at the finish line.
We are committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the event wherever possible and our aim is to reduce the amount of single use plastic as well as minimise the amount of water that is wasted. All four water stations on the course will use paper cups instead of water bottles.
Our aim is to support every participant, whatever their pace, from start to finish and provide the best possible experience.
The half marathon starts at 11.30 and the cut-off time is 3hr 30min at 15.00. In the interests of safety and to minimise disruption to the local community and residents, the course starts to re-open after 2hr 30min at 14.00. If you think that you will take longer than 2hr 30min, we will ask you to move onto the pavement. Our team will be there to support you to the finish line.
The Inverness Half Marathon offers a limited number of free entries for elite runners who have achieved the standards specified here within the 24 months prior to the 2026 race.
If you have achieved these standards and are interested in taking part in the race, please email us stating your name, age, email address, club name and details of where and when you have achieved the standards, along with a link to power of 10.
Applications will be considered up to 1 March 2026, but only a limited number of places are available and these will be allocated on a first come basis.
We’re sorry, there isn’t a wheelchair category within our half marathon due to safety and logistical reasons. However, we would love to welcome you to the Inverness 5K as a wheelchair participant. The event takes place on the same day as the half marathon and features a more appropriate and safer route. If you require a support runner, please let us know.
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.
Please note when first published the results are provisional, official results are normally confirmed 3-5 working days after the event and are then submitted to RunBritain and Power of 10.
Should you have any queries regarding your provisional result then please notify us by email as soon as possible.
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4 WEEKS TO GO! 👟💥
The countdown for Inverness Half Marathon and 5K is officially ON.
In exactly 28 days, the streets around Inverness belong to YOU! 🏴
The early morning miles, the rainy training sessions, and the hard work are all leading to that finish line at Queen’s Park Stadium.
Current status: Training. Excitement: Rising! 📈 Mind set: Let’s do this! ⚡️
Drop a ‘🙌’ in the comments if you’re joining us on 8 March!
An @itabofficial medal insert will truly complete your event experience with your name and finish time engraved onto the back of your finisher medal.
If you didn`t purchase an iTAB when you registered, you can still buy one now by logging back into your entry and it will be posted to you shortly after the event.
We’re looking for a few more SUPERSTARS to join our incredible VOLUNTEER crew on Sunday 8 March 2026! 🏴
Our volunteers are the absolute backbone of the Inverness Half Marathon and 5k day, so if you`re free and fancy helping, please come and join us! ✨
The Perks: 🔥 You`ll be part of the event day buzz, cheering on incredible runners and helping them achieve their running goals! You`ll also receive your own extra special Big Bobble Hat.
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