Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival
Royal Hillsborough, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2026
Event overview
The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival takes place at Hillsborough Castle and its grounds in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland (349 Hillsborough Rd, BT26 6GT). The event supports the Northern Ireland Hospice. Races start within the castle grounds and follow routes that pass through surrounding forest areas and local attractions such as Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Lake. Both races return to finish in the event village inside the castle grounds. Each mile on course is marked with distance flags and marshals are present to guide participants.
Race distances and entry
- 10K - £36
- Half Marathon - £40
- RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required) - £80
There is a strict 3 hour cut-off for the half marathon due to road closures. Pacers will be available during the races. Group bookings are available for 6 people for any distance at £170.
What is included
Entries include a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. The event village offers food and drink options and free items from some partners. A technical event T-shirt from the event kit partner is available to buy at a reduced price. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.