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 or with family and friends, why not take the opportunity of being in the beautiful surroundings of the Highlands and add on a few days sightseeing after the race?
There are many superb visitor attractions 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 Inverness with British Airways, KLM, Easyjet, and 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 with Scotraill or Trainline.
Megabus, Citylink, Flixbus and Stagecoach services operate from from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth to Inverness.
Our official car hire partner, Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental is offering all participants and supporters a 20% discount off their best web rate on car rental. To book, visit arnoldclarkrental.com quoting promotional code BAXT or call 0141 567 0561. Terms and conditions apply.
Quick check-in with our runners:
What’s your favourite way to track your training?
📱 Strava runs & club challenges
🏃🏿♂️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏻♂️ Running with a buddy
✏️ Classic pen & notebook
Comment below and share your style - let’s see how Inverness Half Marathon runners get those miles in!
📅 8 March 2026
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#InvernessHalfMarathon #RunningCommunity #StravaClub #RunHighlands #HalfMarathon
🎉 Happy International Volunteer Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating the absolute legends who make our events possible - our incredible volunteers! 💪✨
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 you’ve already helped out or are planning to rock a Big Bobble Hat with us in 2026, THANK YOU! 💛
#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 we’ll support you all the way with fundraising help, a training top, and event day cheers! 🙌
👉 Contact Carrie at [email protected]
OR visit www.highlandhospice.org/halfmarathon
#HighlandHospice #InvernessHalfMarathon #RunForGood #TeamHighlandHospice #UKCharityWeek
Past Inverness Half and 5K participants, what`s your favourite part of this iconic route and why?
Let us know in the comments!
📅 8 March 2026
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Every Inverness Half & 5K runner has a reason - personal fitness goals, charity fundraising, or just the love of the Highlands!
What’s yours? Share it in the comments and let’s inspire each other.
📅 8 March 2026
👉 invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
#InvernessHalfMarathon #RunHighlands #WhyWeRun #HalfMarathon #RunningCommunity