Hackney Half Marathon
Hackney Half Marathon
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Take part in the HOKA Hackney Half!
Join #TeamShine at the Hackney Half Marathon - with live bands and entertainment throughout the course, this isn't just a race, it's a full-on festival!
This very popular event sells out every year, so why not see what the buzz is all about?
Run a vibrant, closed-road course through the heart of Hackney, powered by live music, cheering crowds, run crew cheer zones, pacer support and an unforgettable race-day atmosphere.
With a flat, flowing course and incredible on-course support, HOKA Hackney Half is perfect for both first half marathons and breakthrough personal best moments.
Cross the finish line into a buzzing event village filled with celebration, community spirit, food, drink, fitness activities, talks, partner activations and music - the perfect post-race reward.
Join over 30,000 participants in this fantastic event! With the live entertainment and DJs to keep you inspired as you run, there's no need for headphones - the streets will be alive with music and a buzzing atmosphere.
See the route map and elevation here.
Sign up to join #TeamShine today!
Would you like to take part?
Date: Sunday 16th May 2027
Location: Hackney, London
Registration fee: £30
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £250
When you join #TeamShine you will receive:
- Shine running vest or top
- Ongoing support from our dedicated fundraising team to help you reach your target
- Access to fundraising resources, tips and advice
Charity places
Shine has a limited number of charity places available - sign up now to secure your spot today. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to avoid disappointment.
Do you have your own place?
If you have a general entry place in the race, we would love you to be a part of #TeamShine! With no minimum sponsorship pledge or registration fee, we simply ask you to raise as much as you can to support members living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families. Plus, you'll have access to all the great benefits above.
To join Shine with your own place, complete this short form.
Accessibility
The HOKA Hackney Half aims to be inclusive, offering people of all abilities the opportunity to take part.
Participants with disabilities are welcome, including wheelchair users.
If you have a disability or are a wheelchair user, before signing up for a Shine place, please have a look at the event's info on their website here - scroll down the FAQs until you get to the Participants with Disabilities section.
More information
If you need any more information before signing up, or if you have any other questions for the team, get in touch by completing this short form.
Please note - It is only possible to buy one ticket at a time. So if you're signing up as a team, each person will need to purchase their ticket separately.

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#TeamShine kit
Get startedAll #TeamShine fundraisers receive a fundraising pack with Shine kit to wear on the day, fundraising resources and tips, as well as dedicated support from our team.
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Get started now
Start todaySet up your JustGiving page to start fundraising today! It's easy, just go to the website and click 'start fundraising'.
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By signing up you agree to our fundraising terms.
This Fundraiser's Agreement is made between the participant and Spina Bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE (Shine) of Unit 4 - The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Peterborough, PE2 6FT (Registered charity 249 338. Registered in London 877990. VAT no 135 6056 23).
By accepting a charity place in the above challenge, I agree:
1. To pay Shine a registration fee of the amount above. This fee will be refundable only in exceptional circumstances beyond the control of Shine or the participant.
2. I will let Shine know immediately if I am no longer able to take part in the challenge so that Shine can reallocate my place to another participant if possible. I understand that Shine may be able to transfer my place to the following year or another event, but this decision is at the discretion of Shine and will be discussed with me at the time of cancellation.
3. To use my best endeavours to raise at least the minimum sponsorship listed above for Shine in order to participate in the Challenge named above, and that if I fail to do so I must pay the difference to the Charity.
4. To pay to Shine all sums pledged/received from sponsors not later than 28 days after receipt.
5. I understand that Shine will pay for my challenge costs out of my sponsorship money, with the remainder being used to fund Shine’s work.
6. Wherever possible, to keep details of the names and addresses of, and amount donated or pledged by, all donors and provide such details to Shine upon request.
7. To authorise Shine to store and share your personal information collected from Shine’s online fundraising/event registration form in connection with the organisation and administration of the challenge, with the event organisers. You also agree to and authorise, the event organiser making subsequent contact with you via email, phone and/or mail to enable the organiser to confirm your participation, provide you with important event information and collect any further necessary information from you, such as emergency contact and medical information. We take data protection very seriously at Shine and have all the appropriate data sharing agreements in place with third parties to ensure the protection of your data. You can view our Privacy Policy on our website.
8. To keep Shine up to date with progress and to contact Shine well in advance of putting on any public event.
9. To obtain all fundraising materials direct from Shine and to only produce my own promotional material with Shine’s written approval.
10. To ensure good care and timely return of any Shine equipment (e.g. collection pots)
11. To participate in any publicity activities as requested by Shine, ahead of or after the Challenge, unless agreed in writing with the Charity.
12. To obtain a collector's licence from the local authority before conducting any fundraising in a public place.
13. Not to collect on private property (including shops, pubs etc.) without first obtaining the permission of the owner.
14. Not to raise funds by carrying out house-to-house collections or a lottery.
15. Not to do anything to bring the name of the Charity into disrepute.
16. That any information obtained/used in the course of fundraising will be owned by Shine, and any other client or charity will not be allowed to have the benefit of that information without the Charity's consent.
17. To indemnify Shine in respect of any costs, claims, loss or liability caused to the Charity, as a result of any breach by the participant of the terms of this agreement.
I understand that Shine may terminate my rights to fundraise or to take part in the above event at any time.
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