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 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.
Byย Air – Flights to Inverness
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.
By Rail
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.
By Bus
Megabus, Citylink, Flixbus and Stagecoach services operate from from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth to Inverness.
Car Hire
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.
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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
#invernesshalfmarathon #visitinverness #runscotland #halfmarathon
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
๐ Looking for a fun, achievable challenge?
The Inverness 5K is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities!
Hit the streets around Inverness and be part of this buzzing, community event.
๐ Sign up now: Invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ SOLD OUT! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
The Inverness Half Marathon on 8 March 2026 has officially sold out due to exceptional demand!
If you missed out, thereโs still a chance to take part in the Inverness 5K - perfect for all ages and abilities ๐ www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk
#InvernessHalfMarathon
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