The Hackney Half Marathon is a popular 13.1-mile race through the heart of East London, featuring a fast, flat route that winds through Hackney’s vibrant neighbourhoods and green spaces.
Renowned for its electric atmosphere, runners are cheered on by enthusiastic crowds, live entertainment and colourful street art along the course. Starting and finishing on Hackney Marshes, the event culminates in a lively festival village where participants can celebrate with music, food and post-race entertainment.
Sign up for a charity place
By joining us in 2027, you'll make a huge difference to the lives of homeless young people. As part of our team, you'll receive:
- Regular newsletters and emails to keep you updated
- Your very own Centrepoint technical running top to wear with pride
- Dedicated support from the Centrepoint Events team, ranging from nutrition advice to help with your online fundraising
- https://in.justgiving.events/hackney-half-marathon-20261747662753663Amazing support from our cheer squad to spur you on to the finish line
Why do we have Fundraising Targets?
Running the Hackney Half Marathon for Centrepoint is an incredible way to support young people facing homelessness. Each charity place costs us around £150, and we lose up to 40% of participants before race day due to injury or changes in plans, so every spot really counts.
Our fundraising targets are set to cover the cost of your place and ensure your efforts make a real impact — from providing safe accommodation to helping young people into education, work, and a brighter future.
We know life happens and understand that sometimes injuries cannot be helped . If you can’t take part, please let us know at least two months before the event so we can offer your place to someone else.
Do you have your own ballot place?
If you're lucky enough to receive a place in the ballot, we would love to have you as part of our team. There's no set fundraising target, we just ask you to raise as much as you can. You'll receive a Centrepoint running top and the same fantastic support along your journey. Just complete this form and we’ll get in touch to say thank you and send you a fundraising pack.
Your questions answered
If you have any further questions for our team, please check out our FAQs page. There we've put together some responses to the questions you ask us the most about fundraising for Centrepoint, including details of how to contact our events team.
