Hackney Half Marathon
About The Event
How to enter the Hackney Half Marathon
There are two ways you can join Team Macmillan in this event.
Secure a charity place at the Hackney Half Marathon
Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for people living with cancer in the UK. We ask for a £30 entry fee and a minimum fundraising pledge of £300 (excluding gift aid).
Sign up here
Use your own place
If you have bought a place in the race already and would like to run for us, sign up here and we'll get a free Macmillan running top sent to you. There's no minimum sponsorship, just raise as much as you can!
'The feeling you get from being on the finishing line – it’s indescribable really.' - Alice, Team Macmillan.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
As a Team Macmillan runner you'll receive:
- A free Macmillan technical running top plus iron-on letters to customise your kit
- A digital fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- Access to our online training materials
- Regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date with Macmillan's news and activities
- The loudest and most supportive cheer points on the course!
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Event Accessibility
If you are a visually impaired runner or your disability and/or medical conditions means that you require a guide runner/assistant, the Hackney Half Marathon offer a free place to any guide runner for eligible participants.
For more information about taking part in the event as a wheelchair participant or as a guide runner, please contact the race organisers directly at hello@hackeymoves.com.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
Volunteering
We need an army of cheerers to make this event special. If running is not your thing or you have any family and friends who'd like to come and support you on the day, we'd love them to join our volunteer team!