Loch Ness Marathon

Inverness, UK, England · September 27, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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56°at start
63° high
Breezy
Dry

Mild temps, manageable winds

Runners will face a steady temperature rise from 54°F at the start to a peak of 63°F by finish, with average humidity at 75%. A tailwind will aid from miles 1 to 25, but a headwind will challenge runners during the final stretch. Given the mild conditions, hydration should be prioritized, especially as runners encounter the 177ft climb from mile 19 to 20.

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Race Info

The Loch Ness Marathon (Gaelic: Marathon Loch Nis) is an annual marathon race in Scotland, held along the famous loch, Loch Ness, ending in Inverness. The event is part of the Festival of Running, held annually at the beginning of October. This also includes a 10K race and a 5K fun run, and attracts over 8,000 participants across all of the events. The first prize in the marathon is approx 1,400 GBP. Wikipedia

FAQ

When is the 2026 Loch Ness Marathon?

The 2026 Loch Ness Marathon will be held on Sunday September 27, 2026.

Is the Loch Ness Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Loch Ness Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Loch Ness Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 50°F with a 11% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 22 years of data
Avg Temp
59°F
L:55° H:61°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
55%
12 of 22 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
partly-cloudy-day
52°/63°-
9
2024
cloudy
50°/56°Light
6
2023
cloudy
64°/68°Light
9
2022
rain
52°/63°Light
8
2021
partly-cloudy-day
51°/56°Light
7
2019
partly-cloudy-day
54°/61°Light
7
2018
partly-cloudy-day
47°/56°Light
7
2017
partly-cloudy-day
58°/64°Light
9
2016
partly-cloudy-day
56°/59°Light
7
2015
partly-cloudy-day
52°/63°-
8
2014
partly-cloudy-day
60°/70°-
9
2013
partly-cloudy-day
54°/63°-
7
2012
partly-cloudy-day
53°/59°-
7
2011
clear-day
67°/76°-
8
2010
partly-cloudy-day
54°/57°Light
7
2009
partly-cloudy-day
53°/57°-
9
2008
cloudy
51°/60°Light
8
2007
cloudy
55°/59°-
9
2006
partly-cloudy-day
56°/62°Light
6
2005
partly-cloudy-day
53°/59°-
8
2004
cloudy
56°/58°Light
7
2003
partly-cloudy-day
54°/57°-
7