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Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival July 2026
- RunThrough UK July 2026
Our Partners
Run the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival on Sunday 26th July 2026
In Support of Action Mental Health
Action Mental Health is a local charity, based in Northern Ireland. We actively support positive mental health and wellbeing for people of all ages.
We are excited to announce the return of the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, including something for the whole family with a 10k, and a half marathon to choose from! Come and run the event at Hillsborough Castle on Sunday 26th July 2026 and take the opportunity to race around this unique location!
These races will start within the beautiful Grounds of Hillsborough Castle, before heading out onto the surrounding forest areas of Hillsborough and taking in historic attractions in the local area such as Hillsborough Fort and Hillsborough Lake, the half marathon & 10k will then head out on to Ballynahinch road before re-joining the Castle grounds to finish in the event village. Each mile is accurately marked out with distance flags and we have plenty of helpers to keep you on track and to encourage you on your way to the finish.
Race Distance & Start Times
09:00 am - Half Marathon
09:40 am - 10k
*Please Note: due to road closures there is a strict 3 hour cut off time for the Half Marathon!
Included in the entry
Unique Themed Medal
Free Race Photos
Chip-timed results
Post Race Goodies
Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival.
With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.
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You can now grab your Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!
We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.
Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.
We can’t wait to see you on the start line!
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