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Home > News & events > Fundraising events > Hackney Half Marathon 2026
Join thousands of runners in the Hackney Half Marathon 2026 – the biggest half marathon in the capital city.
Following a fantastic route that showcases the historic Broadway Market and vibrant street art of East London, Hackney Half has it all! With live bands and entertainment throughout the course, this isn’t just a race, it’s a full-on festival.
This one-of-a-kind fast, flat route is perfect for new beginners or for seasoned-pros who are chasing a new PB!
Be part of team Breakthrough T1D and run these iconic streets – sign up today and raise funds to help find better treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Register for one of our charity places in the Hackney Half and join Team Breakthrough T1D:
Sign up for a charity place
If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we’d be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we will support you every step of the way.
You’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement!
Use your own place
*Your Breakthrough T1D running vest will be sent to you once you create your fundraising page.
For more information, email Holly Cummings, Challenge and Sports Events Fundraiser at hcummings@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
Join us for the Hackney Half and help improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes.
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other running events:
Take to the streets of Newcastle in this legendary race, crossing the Tyne Bridge and finishing in sunny South Shields.
Take on the world’s fastest and flattest marathon event, while taking in the amazing sites of Berlin.
Whether you tackle the full marathon, 10K or 5K, this breathtaking course offers stunning views of the legendary Loch Ness in Scotland.
Run on closed roads past many of London's world-famous landmarks and through four of its eight Royal Parks.
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