Event Details:
- Event Type – Half Marathon
- Date – 18 May 2025
- Location – Start at Hackney Marshes
- Fundraising Target – Minimum of £300
- Level – Moderate
This year you will be able to join #TeamHMC at the Hackney Half! Be quick to secure your spot.
The Hackney Half is a popular annual half-marathon that takes runners through the vibrant streets of Hackney, East London. Known for its lively atmosphere, the event features a flat and scenic route that passes local landmarks, green spaces, and cheering crowds. It’s not just a race—it’s a celebration of community spirit, often accompanied by live music, food stalls, and activities for all ages.
For more info, you can visit their website: https://www.hackneymoves.com/about
Running for HMC
There are two ways you can join Team HMC in this event:
Secure a HMC ticket
HMC has secured five tickets at the Hackney Half Marathon and we would love to involve supporters to run on our behalf! You will not need to pay anything for your ticket, but to put all your efforts in fundraising a target of £300 per runner. We will be there to support you every step of the way
Use your own place
Already have your own place in the Hackney Half Marathon? Use it to run for HMC and contribute to create a safe environment for migrants in London and Hackney. You will use your ticket, and we will support your with setting up your own fundraising target.
Why Run for HMC? The impact of your fundraising
For 17 years, HMC has been at the heart of the community, providing crucial support to migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Since opening our doors, we have assisted thousands of individuals with expert legal advice and practical support addressing immigration challenges, insecure housing, financial hardship, and wellbeing.
‘Fatima* first contacted HMC five years ago when she was homeless and engaging in survival sex work. Persecuted in her home country for her courageous activism against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Fatima fled to the UK seeking safety. HMC stood by her side, helping her navigate the complex asylum process and accompanying her to crucial Home Office appointments. During this challenging time, Fatima discovered she was pregnant, still living in inadequate Home Office accommodation. HMC intervened, securing suitable long-term (temporary) housing where she could safely raise her healthy new-born. HMC also connected Fatima with a befriending service and baby support groups, ensuring she had the emotional and community support she desperately needed. After four long years of uncertainty, Fatima was finally granted refugee status.’
*Fatima is a pseudonym
Ready to join?
Simply fill out the form below, and Laura, coordinator of the Hackney Half for HMC, will be in touch with you.
What does it mean to #RunforHMC?
By joining our team, either using your own spot or a HMC Ticket, you will officially be part of our community! Not only for this event, but for a lifetime! We have put together a plan to support our runners that include:
- A support pack with fundraising help and content
- A free HMC top
- Voluntary access to a Whatsapp group where you can chat to other runners
- Group runs that will motivate you to smash the race and your fundraising target
- An invite to our post-race pub visit
- Voluntary registration to
Volunteering
If running is not your thing, do not worry! You can still help us hit our fundraising target by spreading the word and cheering at the event! If you are interested in receiving the fundraising package or cheering at the event, contact Laura to confirm your involvement at Laura@hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk
On behalf of HMC – THANK YOU!
