Sun 1 Oct 2023 Inverness, Highland, UK Entries closed

Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival | River Ness 5K

This welcoming 5K follows a flat route by the scenic River Ness to finish alongside other races at Bught Park, as part of the awe-inspiring Loch Ness Marathon festival weekend.

  • Sun 1 Oct 2023
  • Entries closed
Bught Park, Inverness

River Ness 5K

09:30

Age 1 & over

£10-£15

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

An awe-inspiring festival of running with the iconic Scottish loch and Highlands providing the setting. With possibly one of the most stunning marathon routes anywhere in the world as the main event of the day plus shorter distances for all the family, it is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable camaraderie.

This event is part of Loch Ness Marathon Running Festival.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Buggy friendly
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • Traffic free

What's included

  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Technical t-shirt

Entries

  • Age 1 & over
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter on day

Other races at event

  • Sun 1 Oct 2023
  • #1 of 4
Bught Park, Inverness

Loch Ness Marathon

10:00

Age 18 & over

£65

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 1 Oct 2023
  • #2 of 4
Inverness Royal Academy, Inverness > Bught Park, Inverness

River Ness 10K and Corporate Challenge

10:30

Age 15 & over

£27-£90

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 1 Oct 2023
  • #4 of 4
Bught Park, Inverness

Wee Nessie

10:45

Age up to 5

£5

  • 800 m road running