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Name: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival
Start: 2025-07-27
End: 2025-07-27
Location: Royal Hillsborough

Royal Hillsborough, United Kingdom • 27 Jul 2025

The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, scheduled for July 27, 2025, offers an exciting opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in a scenic event. Participants can choose between a 10K and a half marathon, both starting within the beautiful grounds of Hillsborough Castle and winding through picturesque forest areas and historic attractions. The event promises chip-timed results, unique themed medals, free official photos, and post-race goodies. With pacers available to assist runners, this festival is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, while also supporting the Northern Ireland Hospice. Group bookings are available for those looking to run together. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Royal Hillsborough

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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