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Hackney Half Marathon 2027

  • GB Hackney
  • 16 May 2027
  • Half Marathon
Why run it?

The HOKA Hackney Half Marathon is the centre-piece of Hackney Moves, a multi-day fitness and music festival weekend. The closed-road course, which sold out in record time for 2027, runs through East London starting and finishing at Hackney Marshes and passing through vibrant neighbourhoods and landmarks like Broadway Market, Regent’s Canal, Hackney Wick, and Mare Street. It's a relatively flat and super fast course, making it a great option for chasing a personal best or completing a first half marathon. Run it for charity in 2027.

What's it like to run?

Runners:
27000
Surface:
Road
Start:
09:00
Course:
Flat
Temp:
11 - 16°C
Distance:
Half Marathon

How to get your place in the race

01
Choose the charity you’d like to support.
02
Complete the short form to register your interest to run.
03
Your charity will be in touch directly on next steps!
Please note, charities with entries in this event have partnered with realbuzz to reach runners like you.

Charities you can run for

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Dreams Come True Dreams Come True
Dreams Come True
Bringing joy, happiness, smiles and magic to some of the most deserving children in the UK today. We deliver life-changing dreams to children living in poverty who have a serious illness, disability, or life-limiting condition.
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Mencap Mencap
Mencap
Supporting people with a learning disability as well as their families and carers.
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MS-UK MS-UK
MS-UK
Here for anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), improving understanding and providing support.
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Muscular Dystrophy UK Muscular Dystrophy UK
Muscular Dystrophy UK
We connect and support a community of over 110,000 people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions.
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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.