Event details: Hackney Half Marathon – Closed road, East London
Event date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Registration fee: £30
Fundraising target: £500
The Hackney Half Marathon is a highlight of the London running calendar. Starting at the popular Hackney Marshes, you’ll be led through 13.1 miles of East London, dashing through the city with incredible crowds, live music, and community spirit cheering you every step of the way. Its flat and even terrain makes it perfect for both first-time half marathon runners and seasoned athletes looking for a new personal best.
What the race involves
Run 13.1 miles through the vibrant streets of Hackney, beginning and ending at Hackney Marshes. The route takes you past well-known landmarks such as Broadway Market, Hackney Wick, and Victoria Park, all while energetic crowds and live music keep the atmosphere electric.
Why Join Team Smile?
Spread a Smile brings laughter, entertainment, and joy to seriously ill children and their families. Every step you take will raise vital funds to support our work in the 39 NHS hospitals we support across the UK. You’ll also get a personalised fundraising pack, a Spread a Smile t-shirt and friendly, one-to-one support from our fundraising team.
We’ll be with you every step of the way – from the moment you sign up to crossing the finish line on race day.
Sign up now contact us at fundraising@spreadasmile.org with any questions.