Hackney Half Marathon 2026
Take on the Hackney Half Marathon 2026
Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Location: London - Hackney Marshes
Distance: Half marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Hackney Half Marathon and play your part in supporting vital cancer research
How to join Team Cancer Research UK
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
About the Hackney Half Marathon
Run through the heart of East London in this unique half marathon. The route will take you down Mare Street through a carnival of sound, past the famous Town Hall, through the historic Broadway Market, and then through Hackney Wick, which is flush with vibrant street art.
There's no need for headphones with live entertainment and DJs to keep you motivated along the route. Whether you're a seasoned runner or thinking of taking on your first half marathon, the Hackney Half Marathon is the perfect event for you.
Hackney Half Marathon route map
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Bridie has taken on the Great North Run six times as part of Team Cancer Research UK. She fundraises in memory of her Dad, who died of bowel cancer.
My first runs were really hard, but I trained and persevered, and I got better. On the day of my first Great North Run I wore my Cancer Research UK vest with pride, I was so happy to be taking part. The atmosphere was amazing and crossing the finish line I was ecstatic! I was so proud of myself and how far I’d come. Every step is worth it. For every person we lose to cancer, it spurs me on even more to continue fundraising so that we can find a cure.
The difference your money makes
Over 200 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the Hackney Half Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise a grand total of around £105,000!
Could fund a research assistant at a Cancer Research UK lab for around 3 years
Team Cancer Research UK runners receive
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Support with fundraising and training to help you smash your challenge
Support in the run up to the event and on the day
An official finisher's medal for completing your race
Get training support
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
Get fundraising support
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
Get kitted out
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
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