We would like to give you advance information regarding the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K & 5K taking place on Sunday 28 September 2025.
During the event, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in Inverness and around south-side Loch Ness to ensure the safety of participants and other road users.
We have kept temporary traffic restrictions to a minimum and we are working closely with the Highland Council and Police Scotland to ensure that we cause minimal disruption and inconvenience to all residents and businesses along the route.
You can download our summary of road closures below to see which roads will be affected.
Please be advised the northbound lane between Dores and Holm roundabout is closed from 09:30 – 17:00 on Sunday 28 September. During this period there is a diversion via the Essich Road for access to Inverness.
We would like to thank all the local communities, residents and businesses along the route for your continued support and patience; we fully appreciate that some of these plans may inconvenience you and apologise in advance for this.
We hope you will join us on event day to support participants, many of whom come from Inverness as well as across Scotland, the UK and globally to take part. The Festival of Running is expected to raise a significant amount of money for charity.
Should you have any enquiries regarding the event please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards
Events Team
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Temporary Traffic Restrictions