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Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival is a running event with Half Marathon and 10 km distances in Hillsborough, County Down on Sunday 25 July 2027, starting at 9am. Registration is online. The Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival is a summer race through the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. It offers a 10K and a half marathon, both starting and finishing in the castle grounds. The course runs through the castle gardens and Hillsborough Forest Park before heading onto closed roads, and is multi terrain.

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Entry fee: From £33 - £36
Distance: Half Marathon, 10 km
Location: Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, Hillsborough, Co Down
Craic level 90

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Updated 9 Nov 2026

Location

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, Hillsborough, Co Down

Map location is approximate. Check the organiser's website for the exact start line and course details.

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When is the race?

Sun 25 Jul 2027, starting at 9am.

Where is the race?

Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival takes place in Hillsborough Castle & Gardens, Hillsborough, Co Down.

What distances can I run?

Half Marathon and 10 km.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry starts from £33 - £36.

How do I enter?

You can register online here.

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