LoginWelcome to Inverness
Inverness is the gateway to the Highlands with a range of accommodation, restaurants, music and cultural events to enjoy.
Getting Here
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.
Where to stay
There is a wide variety of accommodation to suit all budgets in Inverness.
Things to do
Whether coming to the event alone orΒ with family and friends, why not take theΒ opportunity of being in the beautiful surroundingsΒ of the Highlands andΒ add on a fewΒ days sightseeing after the race?
There are many superb visitor attractionsΒ 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.
ByΒ Air – Flights to Inverness
Inverness Airport is located 7 miles east of Inverness.
Direct flights to InvernessΒ withΒ British Airways,Β KLM,Β Easyjet,Β andΒ 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.
By Rail
There are direct train services to Inverness from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth and London (including sleeper services).
lan your rail journey withΒ Scotraill orΒ Trainline.
By Bus
Megabus, Citylink, Flixbus and Stagecoach services operate from from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth to Inverness.
Car Hire
Our official car hire partner,Β Arnold Clark Car & Van RentalΒ is offering all participants and supporters aΒ 20% discountΒ off their best web rate on car rental. To book, visitΒ arnoldclarkrental.comΒ quoting promotional code BAXT or call 0141 567 0561. Terms and conditions apply.
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Just a heads-up to all our residents and local community: the Inverness Half Marathon & 5K take place this Sunday 8 March.
To ensure a safe experience for participants and other road users, there will be temporary traffic restrictions around Inverness, including the closure of the Infirmary Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists between 10.30 to 15.30.
We really appreciate your patience and support.
For more details, please visit: πhttps://bit.ly/40nXwjA
Hope to see lots of you taking part or cheering on runners next week!
@officialtrafficscotland @highlandcouncil
πΈ STRIKE A POSE: The Cameras are Waiting!
Think youβve got your `Blue Steel` perfected?
Or maybe youβre more of a `double thumbs up` kind of runner?
Whatever your signature move is, get it ready - our photographers will be stationed along the course to capture your best (and most `expressive`) moments!
Whether you`re throwing your arms up in pure triumph or just trying to look like you aren`t questioning your life choices at mile 10, give us something to work with.
The better the pose, the better your chances of making it onto our feed! π€³β¨
Not to mention the fact you get hard evidence to brag to your friends, family, and coworkers. π
Register here to be notified as soon as your photos are available:
π https://bit.ly/4lb6uKt π°π₯
ππ½π Runners Spotlight: Alyx, Rachel, Alan, Kirstie & Fraser ππ½π
For these PE teachers from Turriff Academy, the Inverness Half Marathon is more than a running event - itβs a way to honour a pupil they tragically lost unexpectedly to sepsis in early 2025.
Now, this incredible PE team is running together to raise awareness and funds for the@uksepsistrust.
Their steps are a tribute, their miles a message: you are not forgotten.
π Leave them your good luck wishes and be sure to cheer them on!
Fantastic to see the first community groups in the Highlands benefiting from the Get Active Scotland Fund.
More than Β£270,000 has already been awarded to boost sport and physical activity opportunities, reaching over 70 community groups across Scotland to help children, young people and communities experiencing high levels of deprivation or rural isolation to be more active.
Launched in September 2025, Get Active Scotland is a Β£1.1 million collaboration between @londonmarathon, @sportscotland_, @hlhsocial and Glasgow Life.
Here in the Highlands, groups funded include Highland Disability Sport, @highland_bears, Golspie Youth Action Project and @abanoutdoor β an outdoor education charity using the funding for new canoeing activities for its outdoor youth groups.
#GetActiveScotland #Highlands #OutdoorAdventure #CommunitySport
BIG SHOUT OUT to all the incredible runners taking on Inverness Half Marathon 2026 and Inverness 5K for charity on Sunday! πββοΈπββοΈ
Whether you`re running for our official charities: @alzscot β€οΈ @highlandhospice π @mikeysline_ π @samhscotland (Scottish Action for Mental Health ), @thearchiefoundation π or another charity close to your heart, your miles will make all the difference!
Are you running for charity? Let us know below!
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