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:
Already have a place and want to join Team Shelter?
- Call us: 0344 515 1190
- Email us: running@shelter.org.uk
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