Etape Loch Ness charity places
The Etape Loch Ness is Scotland’s largest closed road cycle sportive taking place in spring around the stunning shores of iconic Loch Ness.
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
Etape Loch Ness
06:00
Age 17 & over
£80
- 106 km road cycling + 900 m ascent
Event overview
Ride the iconic Etape Loch Ness in 2026 - that's 66 miles (106 km) of closed roads around stunning Loch Ness.
Starting and finishing in Inverness, this epic sportive features 900m of ascent through spectacular Highland scenery, including the legendary King/Queen of the Mountain climb - 4.8 miles, 12% gradient at its steepest with incredible views and a lone piper waiting at the top!
One of the UK’s most popular sportives and enjoyed by 6175 cyclists in 2025, the Etape Loch Ness is renowned for its scenery, buzzing atmosphere, and warm Highland welcome.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or looking for a new challenge, sign up now to be part of it in 2026.
Charity places
This charity has places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
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- Cycling jersey
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Training guide
Sign up
£65
Fundraise
£150
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Teams
- Traders at event
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Toilets
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Food stations
- Marshals
- No headphones
- Out and back
- Sweeper
- Timed section
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Undulating
- Water stations
- Wave start
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
Fundraising
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising support
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event