Loch Ness: Legendary Depths Virtual Race 2026
Cryptid Quest Series
Some legends hide beneath the surface. Others rise when challenged.

Journey to the mysterious waters of Scotland and take on the Loch Ness: Legendary Depths Virtual Race, part of our exciting Cryptid Quest Series. For generations, stories have swirled around the legendary creature said to inhabit the dark depths of Loch Ness. Whether you believe in Nessie or not, one thing is certainevery great adventure begins with a willingness to explore the unknown.

This race celebrates curiosity, perseverance, and the courage to venture beyond what is familiar. Just like the explorers who have searched the waters of Loch Ness for nearly a century, you'll be challenged to push forward, embrace the journey, and discover what you're truly capable of accomplishing.

Choose your challenge:

1 Mile
5K
10K
Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
Marathon (26.2 Miles)

Complete your race anytime between August 1 and December 31, 2026. Run, walk, hike, treadmill, or complete your miles however you'd like and at your own pace.

Participants will earn our stunning Loch Ness: Legendary Depths finisher medal, featuring the famous cryptid emerging from the waters of Loch Ness. The back of the medal reminds us:

"Some legends hide beneath the surface. Others rise when challenged."

Medal Shipping
These medals start shipping out at the end of July 2026.

Cryptid Quest Series
The Cryptid Quest Series celebrates legendary creatures, mysterious folklore, and the spirit of adventure. Collect unique medals inspired by cryptids from around the world while challenging yourself to reach new goals and explore your own legendary potential.

The legend may begin with Nessiebut the accomplishment is all yours.



*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.

What is a Virtual Race?

A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!

Each race benefits a difference charity

For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.