Inverness Half Marathon and 5k entries are sold out as thousands are set to take part on Sunday for 40th anniversary
Organisers for Inverness Half Marathon and 5k have confirmed that entries for Sunday’s event have already sold out.
A total of 3355 entries have signed up for the half marathon with 1500 entries for the 5K event.
In the 5K event, 42 per cent of participants are young runners from Highland schools and youth clubs. Participants age from six months in the 5K to 81 in the Half Marathon.
This year is the 40th anniversary of the event which started in 1985.
Caledonian Concepts chief executive officer Malcolm Sutherland said they are delighted with the response they have received for this year’s event.
He said: “We are really excited to be hosting the 40th Inverness Half Marathon and 5K.
“It is fantastic to see runners of all abilities taking part each year, from those competing in the Scottish Half Marathon and North District Championships to those using it as a training race for events later in the year, fundraising for fantastic charities, or just doing it for fun.
“Of course, the event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors and partners, our fantastic team and amazing volunteers, and the locals who support the event and runners year after year.
“In the 40th year of the event, we’re delighted to be welcoming back some of our runners from 1985 and we’d love to see photos anyone has from the first Inverness Half Marathon.”
The 2025 event will also host the Scottish Half Marathon Championships and North District Championships for the third consecutive year.
The Inverness Half Marathon is supported by The Highland Council, Run4It, High5, Erdinger Alkoholfrei and Coopah Run Coach. The official charities for the 2025 event are Alzheimer Scotland, British Heart Foundation Scotland, Highland Hospice, New Start Highland, Mikeysline and SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).
Taking place as part of the event, the Scottish Half Marathon Championships are open to scottishathletics members and North District Championships are open to scottishathletics members in the north of Scotland.
Twelve months ago, Kirkhill athlete Mhairi Maclennan became the fastest ever woman at the race she set a new women’s record of one hour 11 minutes and 47 seconds.
He pushed Sean Chalmers from Maryburgh, who won the Nairn 10k on Sunday, into second place as he finished 10 seconds behind.
