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Hackney Half Marathon 2026

The Hackney Half is a full-on festival of fitness, music, and community spirit.

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Expect a flat, fast route through East London’s vibrant streets, lined with loud crowds, live bands, and a party atmosphere from start to finish! 

Don’t miss out – join our team today!   

What we offer

By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:  

  • A welcome pack to get you started  
  • A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest  
  • Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice  
  • Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target  

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Join #TeamMDUK and register today for the Hackney Half for just £30 and raise a minimum of £300 to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.   

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Details
Date Sunday 17 May 2026 Location Hackney, London Registration Fee £30 Minimum sponsorship £350 Sign up today

How your money helps

For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.

Hold free Information Days

for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition 

Train our peer support volunteers

to share their lived experience and help others  

Fund vital research

into muscle wasting or weakening conditions 

Our helpline

Answer someone’s call via our free helpline 

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