May 17, 2026

Hackney Half Marathon 2026

Name: Hackney Half Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-05-17
Location: Hackney Half Marathon 2026

A highlight of London’s running calendar, the Hackney Half 2026 is a fantastic and unforgetable event that will get your 2026 off to a great start! Run through the vibrant and historic Hackney whilst supporting Children with Cancer UK and knowing you’ll be helping to support our vission of a world without cancer for children and young people!

Registration fee: £30 (plus VAT)
Minimum fundraising target: £350
London
May 17, 2026
020 7430 7788
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

What to expect

You can be part of our team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our Hackney Half Marathon charity places. When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us;

As part of our team, you will receive the following;

Regular emails to provide top tips
Your own breathable Children with Cancer UK running vest
A friendly team on hand to support you
A Fundraising Pack containing lots of fundraising advice

Book your place now

Book your place now. If you are having any issues or have any questions at all, please email us at [email protected] or phone us on 020 74307788.

Where your money goes

Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.

Cancer diagnoses

Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

New treatments

8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

Safer therapies

We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

Funding research

We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

Fighting childhood cancer
Research	44p
Supporting Families	15p
Raising Awareness	21p