Hackney Half Marathon
Join Team Red Cross and run for Hackney this May.
19 May 2019
London
- Registration fee:
- £12
- Sponsorship target:
- £300
- Age:
- 17 years old or older
For all enquiries please get in touch with the Events team by email at challenges@redcross.org.uk or by phone on 0344 412 2877
Sign up now - January Sale!
In January sign up for £12 and raise a sponsorship target of £300.
If you are not a resident of the UK, please do not complete a registration form. Instead, contact us to discuss your application.
Running vest
We send our participants a running vest free of charge when they have raised £100.
However, if you would like to ensure more of your fundraising goes towards our work, you can choose to make a donation of £10 now and receive your vest straight away.
About the event
Take on this cool urban half marathon in East London. Starting in the famous Queen Elizabethan park you will race through the streets of Hackney passing Hackney Downs, Hackney Empire, British Red Cross Hackney Refugee centre, Victoria Park, and the London Stadium.
Along the route you will pass DJs, bands and supporters which will carry you over the finishing line.
Why run with the British Red Cross?
The funds raised from the Hackney Half will be going to support the Hackney Destitution centre. The centre creates a safe place where refugees can be supported with urgent needs, casework and advice.
As part of Team Red Cross, you will be supported through every part of your event preparation. Our national events team will be on-hand to encourage you with your fundraising, answer any questions you have and to thank you for all of your hard work.
You will also receive:
- access to fundraising tips and advice to help you reach your sponsorship target
- dedicated support, including training advice
- a British Red Cross running vest once you've raised £100
- updates on the work of the British Red Cross Hackney Refugee Centre.