Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival

Royal Hillsborough, United Kingdom • 27 Jul 2025

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, presented by Gateley, takes place on July 27, 2025, in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. The event offers a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the scenic grounds of Hillsborough Castle. Runners will enjoy a course that passes through surrounding forest areas and historic local landmarks such as Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Lake, before returning to finish in the castle's event village.

The race features accurately marked miles, pacers, chip-timed results, unique themed medals, free race photos, and post-race goodies. Group bookings and technical event T-shirts are also available. The half marathon has a strict 3-hour cutoff due to road closures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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