Sunday 17 May 2026
London - Hackney Marshes
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
We can offer you a Cancer Research UK charity place in the 2026 Hackney Half Marathon. Sign up to raise vital funds for research and help us beat cancer. Entry fee: £20 Minimum fundraising target: £300
Once you've secured your own place in the Hackney Half Marathon, use it to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Step: 3
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Step: 4
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
