Welcome to Inverness
Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands with a range of accommodation, restaurants, music and cultural events to enjoy.
Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands with a range of accommodation, restaurants, music and cultural events to enjoy.
Inverness is well served with transport links and with the airport just 10 minutes from the city centre it is easy for visitors from all parts of the UK to get here.
There is a wide variety of accommodation to suit all budgets in Inverness.
Whether coming to the event alone orย with family and friends, why not take theย opportunity of being in the beautiful surroundingsย of the Highlands andย add on a fewย days sightseeing after the race?
There are many superb visitor attractionsย including castles, whisky distilleries, cruises on Loch Ness and dolphin watching in the Moray Firth. And of course the area is fantastic for outdoor activities.
Inverness Airport is located 7 miles east of Inverness.
Direct flights to Invernessย withย British Airways,ย KLM,ย Easyjet,ย andย Loganair are available to and from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, Amsterdam, Belfast, Bristol and Manchester.
Other international airports in Scotland are Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
There is a bus and train service from the airport into Inverness city centre.
There are direct train services to Inverness from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth and London (including sleeper services).
lan your rail journey withย Scotraill orย Trainline.
Megabus, Citylink, Flixbus and Stagecoach services operate from from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth to Inverness.
Our official car hire partner,ย Arnold Clark Car & Van Rentalย is offering all participants and supporters aย 20% discountย off their best web rate on car rental. To book, visitย arnoldclarkrental.comย quoting promotional code BAXT or call 0141 567 0561. Terms and conditions apply.
๐ Join the most awesome crew in Inverness! ๐
Every year, hundreds of runners take on the Inverness Half Marathon & 5k, smashing goals, raising thousands for charity, and creating unforgettable memories. But none of it would be possible without our incredible volunteers! ๐
As a volunteer, youโll soak up the buzz, be part of something huge, get a fabulous Big Bobble Hat AND we will donate to your chosen community group or charity - our way of saying thanks to our legendary crew! ๐งขโจ
Want to help make the magic happen on 8 March 2026? Weโd love to have you on board.
๐ง Email: [email protected]
to sign up today!
#InvernessHalfMarathon #Volunteer #Volunteering #Inverness5K #Halfmarathon @bigbobblehats
๐โ๐๐พโโ๏ธJoin our Inverness Half Marathon Strava Club!๐โ๐๐พโโ๏ธ
Connect with local runners, share your progress (both big and small), cheer each other on with kudos, and discover motivating tips.
๐ Join the club today! strava.com/clubs/invernesshalfmarathon
Can you believe it? 8 weeks until the Inverness Half Marathon & 5k! ๐
Get ready to run alongside River Ness, with Inverness Castle as your backdrop, and finish in style at Queen`s Park Stadium.
Tell us what you are most looking forward to in the comments!
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Date: 8 March 2026
๐ Invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
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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