Hackney Half Marathon


Event Details

When: 18 May 2025
Where: London
Distance: Half Marathon
Registration fee: £25 
Minimum sponsorship: £300

Event Highlights

  • Run for a cause: Your participation directly supports the work of the MS Trust and everyone affected by MS. Together, we can make sense of MS. 
  • Scenic route: Enjoy running through the closed-off streets of East London. Past Hackney Town Hall and Victoria Park.
  • Electric atmosphere: Part of the Hackney Moves festival, motivated throughout by live music and cheering crowds.
  • Finish line party: The epic finish line at Hackney Marshes boasts music, food, drinks and a brilliant atmosphere.

Register Now!

Follow the link below to register for the Wizz Air Hackney Half 2025. Read the terms and conditions before signing up. 

Terms & Conditions

By signing up to this event I declare that:

  1. I will participate in the Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon 2025 on Sunday 18th May 2025 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
  2. I will raise a minimum of £300 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
  3. I will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 18th July 2025.
  4. If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
  5. I will be over 17 years of age at the date of the Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon 2025, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon 2025 at my own risk.
  6. I give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk

What you will get

If you register for the Hackney Half Marathon for the MS Trust you will receive:

  • Full support and guidance with your fundraising and training from our friendly fundraising team
  • Your own MS Trust technical running top for you to participate in and wear your support with pride!
  • Access to our training hub and training app for free. This includes a training schedule, information on injury prevention, nutrition and weekly countdown guides.
  • Official photographs taken throughout the race and the finish line so that you can remember your fantastic achievement forever
  • Unique Hackney Half Marathon 2025 finishers medal and t-shirt

Get in touch

If you have any queries about this event, please reach out to our friendly fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01462 476707

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the Hackney Half Marathon start?

The event is set to start at 09:00. Start times for each participants will be emailed out to you roughly 2 weeks before the event date, please check your spam folder.

There is a race cut-off time of 3 hours and 30 minutes for each runner, after which any runners still on the course will be asked to move to the pavements so that we can give Hackney residents their roads back!

Where is the Hackney Moves Festival?

Hackney Marshes, Homerton Road, E9 5PF.

Is there a bag drop at the Hackney Half Marathon?

Yes - there will be a space to store your bag whilst you run. You will receive or collect your race number, which will also have attached your bag label and bag collection tab.  More detailed information on this will be provided closer to the event date and will also be available in the Race Day Guide, which will be emailed to runners and published on our website prior to the event.

Is there a minimum age for participants?

The minimum age for competitors is 16, as long as you are 17 on or before 31st December 2025. 

For the Hackney 5K you must be 13 years old at the end of the calendar year to compete. 

Can I run with headphones?

You are more than welcome to run with headphones, however, we recommend running without so you can listen for any instructions from route marshals and soak up the amazing route entertainment & atmosphere! 

Accessibility Information

All Motiv Sports events aim to be inclusive, offering people of all abilities the opportunity to take part. 

Please read the information below about taking part if you have a disability and/or require assistance on event day. 

Wheelchairs:

Wheelchair entrants are permitted at the Hackney Half. If you would like to participate in a wheelchair, then please get in touch with the MS Trust fundraising team and we will help arrange your place with the Hackney Half Marathon Team.

Hand cycles, however, are not permitted and all wheelchair participants must be self-propelled without support.  

If you meet the elite qualifying time and are also taking part in a racing wheelchair, then you will start at the front of the race, shortly before the main field.  If you are taking part in a day chair then you will start the race at the back of the main field. 

Disabled participants who need assistance: 

If you are a visually impaired runner or your disability and/or medical conditions means that you require a guide runner/assistant, then please contact the MS Trust fundraising team detailing your request.

We strongly advise that each participant and their guide should be appropriately identified and linked together in a safe way on event day. Guide dogs are permitted on the event site, however they are not permitted on the Wizz Air Hackney Half race route.

Cut off time

There’s a race cut off time of 3 hours and 30 minutes, after which runners can stay on the course but will have to move to the pavements so that Hackney’s roads can reopen. The average time to walk a half marathon is 3.5 to 5 hours, so you will have time for walk breaks. 

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