ARCHIVED RACE: Baxters River Ness 5K, 6 October 2019, Inverness Scotland @ Bught Park, Bught Road, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom on 06 October 2019

The Baxters River Ness 5K is open to all ages and running abilities, including wheelchair entrants, and follows a flat route along the scenic River Ness through historic Inverness.

Why not make a weekend of it and come with family or friends? There’s plenty to entertain runners and spectators over the weekend with a sports expo, runners’ cafe, street food, live music, pipes and drums and family friendly activities.

The Festival of Running also features the iconic and award-winning Loch Ness Marathon, the popular Baxters River Ness 10K and Wee Nessie kids’ race. Entry for all races available now with limited 5K entries available on race weekend, subject to availability.

Many runners and spectators, choose to stay longer – a huge attraction of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is the area’s natural beauty and wealth of attractions. The area is steeped in history, home to castles, misty mountains and, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Activities in the Scottish Highlands range from challenging hill walks to kayaking, dolphin spotting boat trips to distillery visits.

With a choice of race distances and festival atmosphere, the Festival of Running has something for everyone.