Hackney Half Marathon
A half marathon through the vibrant streets of East London.
Run 13.1 miles through the vibrant city streets of East London, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the Olympic Park, live entertainment on the course and an electric atmosphere.
By fundraising for ActionAid, you can support women and girls around the world as they tackle injustices and claim their rights.
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We no longer have charity places available for Hackney Half Marathon 2025, but if you'd like to join our waiting list, please complete our application form.
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It was a great experience for me fundraise for such a great cause and run my first ever half marathon."
Why run for ActionAid?
Harriet, from Kampala, Uganda, received support from an ActionAid women's shelter after surviving years of domestic violence. This included training in how to make reusable sanitary pads.
With this training, Harriet started her own business and became a national trainer, teaching more than 22,000 girls across Uganda how to make their own reusable sanitary pads.
Many girls in Uganda don't have access to safe, hygenic sanitary products which can cause them to miss multiple days of school which can have a negative impact on their future.
Your fundraising can enable more women, just like Harriet, to make powerful changes within their communities.
Harriet, from Uganda, trains girls in how to make their own reusable sanitary pads.
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Thank you so much for your incredible support – you are changing lives, for good.
Page updated 3 February 2025