Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival
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Event overview
The Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Running Festival is scheduled for Sunday 26 July 2026 at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, 349 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough BT26 6GT, UK. The event is presented by Gateley and organised by RunThrough Events. It supports Northern Ireland Hospice.
Course and race details
Races start and finish within the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and use paths that are closed to traffic. The route passes local landmarks including Hillsborough Lake and Hillsborough Fort, runs through surrounding forest areas, and uses sections of Ballynahinch Road. The course is described as multi-terrain. Each mile is marked with distance flags. There is a strict three hour cut-off for the half marathon due to road closures. Pacers will be available on the course.
Distances
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required)
Entries and what is included
Entry prices listed are £36 for the 10K, £40 for the half marathon, and £80 for the RunThrough Foundation Place. Group bookings are available for six people for any distance at a combined price of £170. Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. Technical event t-shirts are offered separately at an additional cost. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
