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Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

Royal Hillsborough, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival takes place in Northern Ireland. The event features a 10k and a half marathon.

The races start and finish within the grounds of Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, an 18th-century castle that is the official royal residence in Northern Ireland. The course is multi-terrain and passes local sights including Hillsborough Lake and the castle grounds. The paths are traffic-free.

The event is organized in support of Action Mental Health and Northern Ireland Hospice. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Royal Hillsborough

Race information

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