Date: Sunday 17 May 2026 Location: London - Hackney Marshes Distance: Half-Marathon
Run through the heart of East London in this unique half marathon. 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.
Charity Place
Pay a £30 registration fee to secure your charity place and then pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £300 by one month after the event. A charity place with Diabetes UK gives you dedicated fundraising and training support from our team, a running vest, and other goodies (Terms and Conditions apply).
If you have bought your own place in the event, directly from the Hackney Half Marathon organisers, you can still join the Diabetes UK Team. You’ll get all the benefits like a running vest, training and fundraising advice. There’s no minimum sponsorship requirement, we just ask you to raise as much as you can for Diabetes UK (Terms and Conditions apply).
"I had started not really knowing what I was capable of, if indeed I would be able to stay fit, well and complete it. The person that began that challenge was not the same person who finished. I had more confidence. I was stronger, fitter and believed in myself. I had enjoyed fundraising and flying the Diabetes UK flag so much that I realised I couldn’t give it up! So, I carried on running."
Lucy runs marathons in memory of her brother James, who passed away from Diabetic Ketoacidosis, you can read more about her story here.
Team Diabetes UK runners receive:
Dedicated fundraising and training support, including a fundraising pack, training plans and regular updates.
Your own personalised Diabetes UK technical running vest.
Exclusive access to our Facebook and Strava groups.
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.
