One of Scotland's leading mass participation event organisers, Caledonian Concepts – the team behind the iconic Loch Ness Marathon, Etape Loch Ness, and Inverness Half Marathon – today announces it is rebranding as Caledonian Group Events (CGE), marking an exciting new chapter for the organisation.

The company’s new name, Caledonian Group Events, reflects the breadth of the organisation's activities, its growing ambitions, and commitment to delivering mass participation events that inspire people to get active and discover the best of Scotland.

Event week is here with the news that 6,500 cyclists will descend on the Highlands for the 2026 Etape Loch Ness on Sunday 26 April. 

Now in its 12th year, the UK’s largest closed-road sportive will once again transform the iconic roads around Loch Ness into a celebration of cycling, welcoming riders of all abilities to take on the breathtaking 66-mile (106km) route.

The UK's biggest sportive returns to the Highlands with their largest edition yet on Sunday 26 April 2026

Demand for Scotland's most spectacular cycling event has once again proven unstoppable, with Etape Loch Ness 2026 officially selling out months ahead of the start line. The 12th edition of the iconic closed-road sportive, taking place on Sunday 26 April 2026, will see thousands of cyclists descend on the Highlands to take on the stunning 66-mile route around the world renowned Loch Ness.

Community groups and organisations in the Highlands and Glasgow have secured more than £270,000 to boost sport and physical activity opportunities through the Get Active Scotland fund.

Launched in September 2025 with Olympian Megan Keith, Get Active Scotland is a £1.1 million collaboration between the London Marathon Foundation, sportscotland, Glasgow Life and High Life Highland – it’s one of the largest funds focused on increasing participation in physical activity in Scotland.

A major new £1.1 million fund aimed at getting more people active – especially those in underserved urban and rural communities – was launched today at Bught Park in Inverness.

Scotland’s most scenic sportive draws international riders and raises vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Over 6,000 cyclists took to the Scottish Highlands today for the 11th edition of Etape Loch Ness, completing the stunning 66-mile route around the world-famous Loch in what was a truly unforgettable day of cycling, scenery and solidarity.

Over 6,000 Riders Set to Take on the UK’s Most Scenic Closed-Road Cycling Sportive

This Sunday, more than 6,000 cyclists will gather in Inverness for the 11th edition of the Etape Loch Ness, ready to ride what is widely regarded as the pinnacle of UK closed-road sportives.

The tenth edition of the Etape Loch Ness took place today, with 5,650 cyclists from 24 countries signing up to take on the 66-mile closed-road sportive.

Since the first Etape Loch Ness in 2014, over £2 million has been raised for the event’s official charity Macmillan Cancer Support, with £210,000 raised so far by Team Macmillan riders in 2024.

Etape Loch Ness Returns for 10th Edition

Legendary cyclist Stephen Roche, who won the ‘Triple Crown’ of victories in the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and the World Road Race Championship

Cyclists from across the globe taken on Etape Loch Ness 2023

The Etape Loch Ness 2023 has been hailed a success after 6,000 cyclists from 20 countries signed up to take on the 66-mile closed road sportive.