Loch Ness River Ness 10K

A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 80% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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The River Ness 10K is a fast, flat point-to-point course through central Inverness. It starts at Inverness Royal Academy on Culduthel Road, follows the banks of the River Ness and finishes at the Event Village in Bught Park. It runs on the Sunday of Festival of Running weekend, after the marathon has started.

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Race weekend

Sunday, September 26

9:30 AMRiver Ness 5K (3.1 mi)

9:45 AMWee Nessie (0.5 mi)

10:00 AMLoch Ness Marathon (26.2 mi)

10:30 AMRiver Ness 10K (6.2 mi)

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When is the 2027 Loch Ness River Ness 10K?

The 2027 Loch Ness River Ness 10K will be held on Sunday September 26, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Loch Ness River Ness 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 52°F and a low of 42°F with a 13% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 23 years of data

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51°F

L:50° H:52°

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13%

3 of 23 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	58°/59°	Light	51°
2025 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2025	50°/54°	-	48°
2024 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	50°/51°	-	43°
2023 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2023	57°/59°	Light	53°
2022 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	51°/51°	-	45°
2021 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2021	46°/47°	Light	42°
2019 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2019	48°/50°	-	47°
2018 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2018	44°/46°	-	41°
2017 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2017	55°/56°	-	51°
2016 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	51°/54°	-	46°
2015 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	53°/57°	-	46°
2014 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2014	55°/56°	-	51°
2013 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	55°/57°	-	43°
2012 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	53°/54°	-	45°
2011 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2011	52°/52°	-	52°
2010 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2010	51°/51°	-	48°
2009 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2009	43°/46°	-	37°
2008 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2008	44°/47°	-	41°
2007 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	42°/44°	-	41°
2006 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2006	53°/54°	-	52°
2005 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	48°/50°	-	45°
2004 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2004	48°/49°	-	43°
2003 Loch Ness River Ness 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2003	41°/42°	-	36°

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