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Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

Royal Hillsborough, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026

RunThrough UK presents the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival Presented by Gateley, held at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens in Northern Ireland. The festival offers a Half Marathon and a 10K, beginning in the castle grounds and weaving through surrounding forest routes with views of Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Lake before finishing in the lively event village. The course is fully distance-marked, chip-timed, and supported by marshals and pacers. Notable features include a unique themed medal, free race photos, post-race goodies, sustainability initiatives, and optional RunThrough Kit T-shirts. Group bookings for six runners and proceeds support Northern Ireland Hospice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Royal Hillsborough

Race information

Registration
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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