Loch Ness Marathon

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

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57°at start
61° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, steady conditions

Runners will face temperatures starting at 54°F and rising to 61°F, with humidity at 74% and a dew point of 50°F. Wind will be a moderate 12 mph from the SW with gusts up to 25 mph. Runners should consider pacing conservatively early on and stay hydrated to maintain performance.

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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 61°F and a low of 51°F with a 0% 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