Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival 2025

Run the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival on Sunday 27th July 2025. We are excited to announce the return of the Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Running Festival, including something for the whole family with an U16 5k, adult 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon to choose from!

Come and run the event at Hillsborough Castle 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.

*Please Note: due to road closures there is a strict 3 hour cut off time for the Half Marathon! Your entry will include: Chip timed results, Unique themed medal, Free official event photos, and Post race goodies.

This race will have pacers to help you along your way! If you’d like to join our pacer team, or check out which other events we’ll be having our pacing flags at, please inquire.

GROUP BOOKINGS AVAILABLE FOR 6 PEOPLE – ANY DISTANCE FOR £170!

Start Times: Half Marathon 9:00am, 5k 9:30am, 10k 9:40am.

We hope to see you there!