Hackney Half Marathon
Run 13.1 miles through East London and enjoy vibrant street art and live music!
About the event
Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Location: Hackney, London
Distance: Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Run 13.1 miles through East London and enjoy vibrant street art and live music. Supporters line the streets in their thousands to cheer on runners, which will motivate you to the finish line!
General entries have already sold out, so the only way to run this popular event is through a charity place.
By taking on this challenge you will be helping us to save sight and change lives.
Apply for a charity place
- Registration Fee: £30 + booking fee
- Fundraising Target: £350
Please note: the registration deadline is 6th February 2026.
When you run with us, you'll receive:
- A Fight for Sight running vest
- A fundraising pack with tips and ideas to help you reach your target
- Regular contact and support from our friendly team
For more information, please email events@fightforsight.org.uk or call our office on 020 7620 2066.
Why support Fight for Sight?
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- Every 6 minutes
- a person in the UK hears that they will lose their sight
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- Just 1.2%
- of public investment in medical research goes into eye research
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- 2.7 million
- people will be living with vision loss by 2030. We’ll make sure life after vision loss is not a lonely one
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- Almost £30m
- is how much we plan to invest across scientific and social change over the next 5 years