Hackney Half Marathon 2027

Join Team Terry at the 2027 Hackney Half Marathon and take on 13.1 miles to help create a future without new HIV cases in the UK.

Why run the Hackney Half Marathon?

One of the highlights of London's running calendar, the Hackney Half Marathon is much more than a race. Part of the wider Hackney Moves festival, it combines running, music, culture and community to create an unforgettable race-day experience.

The route takes you through the heart of East London, passing vibrant street art, historic Broadway Market and some of Hackney's most iconic locations. With live entertainment and cheering crowds lining the streets, every mile is packed with energy and atmosphere.

Whether you're taking on your first half marathon or chasing a new personal best, the Hackney Half is an experience you'll never forget.

We'll be here to support you from the moment you register until you cross the finish line in Hackney.

Benefits of joining Team Terry:

• Free Terrence Higgins Trust running vest personalised with your name.
• Access to an exclusive Team Terry WhatsApp group.
• Dedicated support with your training and fundraising from our experienced team.
• Join a community of Team Terry runners united by a commitment to ending new HIV cases and tackling stigma.
• Regular news and updates about our work, campaigns and services.
• Support from our Team Terry cheer point on race day.

Ready to take on the Hackney Half Marathon with Team Terry?

To secure your charity place, you'll need to pay a registration fee of £50 and commit to raising a minimum of £350 (excluding Gift Aid).

Terrence Higgins Trust contributes towards the cost of your place, helping you get to the start line. As charity places are limited, we ask that you only sign up if you feel confident in reaching the fundraising target.

If you have previously taken part in an event with us and did not reach your fundraising target, please email [email protected] before registering.

Don't worry. Many Team Terry runners are taking on their first half marathon.

We'll support you with fundraising tips, training resources and encouragement from the moment you sign up until race day. Whether your goal is to cross the finish line or achieve a personal best, we'll be cheering you on every step of the way.

Our dedicated fundraising team is here to support you every step of the way.

Before registering, please make sure you're confident that you can reach the £350 fundraising target.

Most of our runners reach and often exceed their fundraising targets through support from friends, family and colleagues. We'll provide plenty of fundraising tips, resources and encouragement to help you do the same.

Setting up a JustGiving page is quick and easy, and all donations come directly to Terrence Higgins Trust.

As a charity, we contribute towards the cost of your place in the event. That's why reaching your fundraising target is so important. Every pound you raise helps fund vital services for people living with and affected by HIV.

If you have any questions about fundraising, please email [email protected]. We're always happy to help.

Wheelchair entrants are permitted at the Hackney Half Marathon. Hand cycles, however, are not permitted and all wheelchair participants must be self-propelled without support.

If you are a visually impaired runner or your disability and/or medical conditions means that you require a guide runner/assistant, the Hackney Half Marathon offer a free place to any guide runner for eligible participants.

For more information about taking part in the event as a wheelchair participant or as a guide runner, please contact the race organisers directly at [email protected].

We’ll be here to support you from the moment you register until you cross that finish line.

Benefits of joining Team Terry:

• Free Terrence Higgins Trust running vest with your name on it.
• Access to a team WhatsApp group.
• Committed support with your training and fundraising from our dedicated team.
• Opportunity to meet and make friends with like-minded people united behind the same good cause.
• Regular news and updates to keep you informed about our work, campaigns and services.

If you have bought a place in the race already and would like to run for us, let us know and we'll send you a free Terrence Higgins Trust running top. There's no minimum sponsorship in this case, just raise as much as you can!

Both charity place and own place runners receive the same amazing support from our dedicated team.

Let us know you have a place.

Got a question about our challenge events or fundraising for Terrence Higgins Trust? Take a look at our FAQs.

Every mile you run and every pound you raise will help support people living with and affected by HIV.

Your fundraising helps fund vital services including our sexual health helpline, HIV testing, counselling and peer support programmes.

We are working towards ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030 and creating a future where everyone living with HIV can access the support they need and live free from stigma.

Together, we can build a future where everyone affected by HIV has access to the support they need and nobody faces HIV-related stigma.

• £15 could help answer one call to THT Direct, our sexual health information and support service.
• £50 could help provide a vital grant for someone living with HIV who is struggling to afford basic necessities.
• £100 could help fund our Living Well services, helping people living with HIV access support, information and care.
• £350 could help Terrence Higgins Trust provide vital information, advice and support to people affected by HIV across the UK while helping us work towards ending new HIV cases by 2030.

Thanks to our supporters, including our challenge event runners, last year we were able to:

• Answer 12,591 enquiries via our free THT Direct helpline
• We distributed over 5,700 HIV self-test kits for free to those who needed them the most
• We covered the cost of 500 people living with HIV to access My Community, our online safe space
• We won the case to extend opt-out testing to 89 hospitals in England
• We delivered over 278 Positive Voices sessions about living with HIV reaching more than 21,1000 people

Runners World have a selection of half marathon training plans for runners of all abilities. 

We also recommend: 

• Trail and Kale
• Marathon Handbook
• Half Marathons Net

If you have any questions about the 2027 Hackney Half Marathon, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact our Fundraising Team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team Terry.

Please note: Registration for this event is managed by Run for Charity. If you experience any difficulties signing up, please contact [email protected].