Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival
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Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival - July 2027
The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival takes place on 25 July 2027 at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens in Hillsborough. The event supports Northern Ireland Hospice and stages multiple timed races that start and finish within the castle grounds.
Distances
- Half Marathon (minimum age 17)
- 10K (minimum age 15)
- Junior race (under 11)
The course runs through the Castle Gardens and Hillsborough Forest Park, includes sections on closed roads, and is described as multi-terrain. The half marathon route lists an elevation gain of 227 m and the event has a three hour cut off due to road closures. Each kilometre is marked and marshals are present on course. Water is provided at approximately every 5 km.
Entries include a themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photographs, post-race goodies and bag drop. An event village provides food and drink options and spectator space near the start and finish. Parking is available at the Royal Hillsborough Castle and Gardens car park and limited disabled parking requires blue badge display. The course is not suitable for buggy runners or wheelchair athletes; only assistance dogs are permitted within the castle gardens. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
