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Hackney Half

  • Date: 17/05/2026
  • Time: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Where: London
  • Fundraising Total: £350
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Discover East London on this friendly, flat and fast course. Starting and finishing at Hackney Marshes, you’ll see the finest sights as you run down Mare Street, past the iconic Hackney Empire and through Broadway Market.

How do I join #TeamBartsCharity?

Applications are now open for a Charity Place at the sold out Hackney Half 2026. We’re looking for runners with a strong connection to Barts Charity and improving healthcare across East London to join the team.

If you already have a place to run this years event and want to run on behalf of Barts Charity we’d love to have you join the team. Find out more below.

Apply for a Barts Charity place

Applications are now open to secure your spot at the sold out Hackney Half 2026. Please share details of why you would like to join #TeamBartsCharity in your application.

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I have my own place

Already have a place for Hackney Half 2026 and want to fundraise for Barts Charity? You'll get all of the charity benefits with no minimum fundraising target. Just raise as much as you can!

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What support will I get?

We appreciate every single one of our fundraisers – you make it possible for us to fund vital healthcare and research. As a valued member of #TeamBartsCharity you will get:

  • Personal support from our Challenge Events Manager who’s ready to help you every step of the way
  • Tips and tricks to help you smash your fundraising target
  • A Barts Charity running vest to help you run faster
  • The opportunity to share your story on our social media channels

Where will my fundraising go? 

By joining #TeamBartsCharity and fundraising, you are helping us be there, through it all. 

Together we can support staff and pioneer research. We can help refurbish wards and provide Barts Health hospitals with the very best equipment.

And we can support families with the little things, too – like a phone charging station in A&E, or a tote bag to take home their loved one’s things after bereavement. Because we know that in the toughest times, even the small things can mean so much. 

Get in touch

If you have a question about the Hackney Half or any running events, please contact our Fundraising team.

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