Inverness, United Kingdom

Loch Ness Marathon

Typically late September
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Course Profile

Difficulty
Unknown
Terrainroad

Typical Weather

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Entry Type
Typically HeldTypically late September
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When to start training

104 days until Loch Ness Marathon

12-week plan
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Starts in 20 days
16-week plan
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Not enough time for this plan
20-week plan
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Not enough time for this plan

Plan start dates calculated from Loch Ness Marathon race day on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Your 16-week training phases

From first base run to race day at Loch Ness Marathon

PhaseDatesWeeksFocus
baseJune 7, 2026 July 11, 20265Build aerobic capacity with easy mileage
buildJuly 12, 2026 August 15, 20265Add tempo runs, hills, and mid-long runs
peakAugust 16, 2026 September 12, 20264Race-specific workouts at goal pace
taperSeptember 13, 2026 September 26, 20262Reduce volume, sharpen, arrive fresh

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