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Hackney Half Marathon

Run the Hackney Half 2027 for St John’s Hospice. Join Team St John’s and help raise vital funds while taking on East London’s iconic half marathon.

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About the event

The Hackney Half is an unforgettable experience. This 13.1-mile, closed-road race is perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike, guiding you through the vibrant heart of East London. And the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Celebrate your achievement with thousands of fellow runners on Hackney Marshes, featuring live music, great food and drink, and a wide range of sports and wellbeing activities.

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2027 Applications are now open!  Register via our partners at Run For Charity and secure your place on Team St John’s for an unforgettable half marathon.

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Alternatively, if you have an own place and would like to fundraise for us, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Please let us know by completing the form above so that we can support you along the way.

Why run for St John’s Hospice?

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As part of Team St John’s you will receive:

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  • A free hospice-branded technical running vest.
  • An Hackney Half 2026 finisher’s medal.
  • One-on-one support and mentoring to help you with your fundraising.
  • On the day support and cheering from our dedicated staff and volunteers.

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Most importantly, your fundraising will help us to reach more people and provide more care. Whether it is supporting a child with a bereavement counselling session following the loss of a loved one, providing a community nurse with new clinical equipment, or providing specialist one-to-one nursing on our Inpatient Unit.

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How your support helps

  • £25 could fund a bereavement counselling session for a patient's loved one, providing them with much needed support at the toughest time.
  • £50 could fund a group art therapy session in our Wellbeing Centre, enabling our patients to learn new skills, express themselves and above all else, relax and have fun with one another.
  • £250 could fund a day of expert nursing care from a Healthcare Assistant in our Inpatient Unit.
  • £500 could fund 24-hour at-home nursing care for a patient who wants to remain in familiar and comforting surroundings in the later stages of their illness.

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Terms and conditions

Please ensure that you have read and agree to our challenge event terms and conditions before signing up.

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Get in touch

If you have a question or would just like to know more about the Hackney Half please get in touch. Contact us by email at challenges@hje.org.uk or by phone on 020 3832 1436.

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