Hackney Half Marathon
Event details
Date
18 May 2025
Location
Hackney, London
Distance
13.1 miles
Registration fee
£20 (non-refundable)
Fundraising target
£300
About the event
Move through East London in the Hackney Half. Cruise down Mare Street through a carnival of sound, pass by the famous Town Hall, past the historic Broadway Market, and Hackney Wick, which is flush with vibrant street art. Explore green spaces including Haggerston and Downs Parks, cross over twelve canals and rivers, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Olympic Park.
Charity places
Join us for this popular half marathon through the vibrant streets of Hackney with a guaranteed charity place! Make your running count and help us rescue more injured, abandoned and abused animals across England and Wales. We have a limited number of places available, get yours today!
We ask for a non refundable registration fee of £20 to secure your place and a minimum sponsorship target of £300. The money raised from the Hackney Half will go towards rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in need across England and Wales.
About the event
Move through East London in the Hackney Half. Cruise down Mare Street through a carnival of sound, pass by the famous Town Hall, past the historic Broadway Market, and Hackney Wick, which is flush with vibrant street art. Explore green spaces including Haggerston and Downs Parks, cross over twelve canals and rivers, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Olympic Park.
Charity places
Charity places for this event are no longer available, if you have purchased your own place in the event you are still able to join the team below.
You can find out more about the event below or find another challenge.
Running with own place
Got your place in the race? We would love you to join Team Animal and fundraise for the RSPCA using your place. You can set your fundraising target and will receive an RSPCA team animal running vest once you raise £50 plus all the great Team Animal benefits listed below.
Run for us with your own place!
All runners benefit from
- RSPCA team animal running vest made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Digital fundraising pack bursting with ideas to help you reach your target.
- Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA eventers before the race day and share your experiences.
- A committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising.
- A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal runners.