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Race Guide
Hillsborough Half Marathon Presented by Gateley
Date / Time
Length
13.05 miles (21.0 km)
Description
Run the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival Presented By Gateley on Sunday 26th July 2026
In Support of Northern Ireland Hospice!
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 27th July 2025 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
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Type of Race
Road
Venue
349 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough Bt26 6gt, UK Bt26 6gt
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Entry Fee
In Advance : £40.00 (affiliated) £
On the Day : £40.00 (affiliated) £
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