Virgin Sport Hackney Half Marathon

Hackney, London Map
20 May 2018
13.1 miles
Registration Fee: £19
Sponsorship pledge: £279
Our places are now SOLD OUT. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch if spaces become available.

Why sign up for the Virgin Sport Hackney Half Marathon with Shelter?

All our charity runners receive the very best support from us, including:

a professional Shelter running top
expert fundraising and training advice
a welcome boost en route from our amazing Shelter cheerers
a hero's welcome and refreshments at our post-race reception

Join Team Shelter in 2019 for this flat and fresh 13.1-mile run round east London – from Hackney Marshes, past the iconic Hackney Empire, Victoria Park and Olympic Stadium.

The incredible Hackney community support and electric atmosphere make this race second to none. Starting and finishing at a Festival of Sport on Hackney Marshes; with live music, dancing, free yoga and fitness bootcamps.

Why do the Virgin Sport Hackney Half with Shelter?

150 families in England become homeless every day. With your support, we can keep offering free advice and support to people facing homelessness. We want to make sure no one has to take on the fight alone. Your sponsorship pledge makes a huge difference to those in housing need.

Jake Bilton ran with Team Shelter in 2016: