Hackney Half

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From Virgin Sport

  • Date Sun 17th May 2020
  • Time 10:00
  • Location Hackney, London
  • Price £54.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to join the party at the Hackney Half, organised by Virgin Sport, taking place on Sunday 17th May 2020 in London, Greater London. This vibrant event will see participants cruise down Hackney's Mare Street, pass by the iconic Town Hall, and explore the historic Broadway Market and Hackney Wick, adorned with colorful street art. Runners will also enjoy green spaces such as Haggerston and Downs Parks, while crossing over six canals and rivers along the way. The finish line on Hackney Marshes will lead to a full Festival of Fitness. With live entertainment and DJs keeping you motivated throughout the race, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for all. Stay tuned for the announcement of the Hackney Half route entertainment lineup in 2020!

Hackney Half

Sun 17th May 2020

A group of smiling runners is captured mid-race, enjoying a run on a sunny day. Two men in the foreground wear dark sunglasses, one gesturing a peace sign. Nearby, a woman in athletic gear smiles brightly. Lush green trees provide a vibrant backdrop.

Organiser's Description

Cruise down Hackney's Mare Street through a carnival of sound, pass by the famous Town Hall, head through the historic Broadway Market, and then take in Hackney Wick, which is flush with vibrant street art. Explore green spaces including Haggerston and Downs Parks and cross over six canals and rivers. Cross over the finish line into a full Festival of Fitness on the Hackney Marshes. Just like the borough, this route brings the spirit.

No need for headphones! Live entertainment and DJs will keep you motivated and inspired on route. Stay tuned in 2020 when we'll announce the Hackney Half route entertainment lineup.

Races

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What's Included

Your entry into the 2020 Hackney Half marathon also gets you an exclusive NIKE technical finisher shirt, a medal, race photos, a tote bag and swag from our partners, which you will receive when you cross the finish line!

Hackney Half + Perks

Choose the 'Hackney Half Plus Perks' ticket option and in addition to the free race photos, a technical finisher tee, a medal, a goody bag full of swag, you will also receive the following perks: posh loos, private baggage check and raceday hospitality.

Other Information

Your race pack will contain:

- A race bib with a unique runners number and a chip which records the runner's time.

- Safety pins to attach the bib to the runner's vest or t-shirt.

- A kit bag to leave your belongings at bag drop whilst you run

Route Map (2019)

Event Video

Reviews

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Vladimir avatar
Vladimir

·5 years ago

A perfect starter or your First-ever Half. Numbers first: there were more than 16,000 participants (if any trust to the official results), but definitely much more people overall participated in this event. Without any doubt, it was the biggest race in my modest running career, so far. Nevertheless, the race was very well organised, as well as the starting village. Perfect timing, very spacious and well accessible area, all necessary facilities and what not. The course was very flat: just some rolling hills and a couple of bridges, which is absolutely typical for London. My Garmin watch measured only about 67m of elevation for the entire race.
Giovanni avatar
Giovanni

·5 years ago

Amazing. It was my first half marathon and I couldn’t ask more from the organisation! Amazing feelings all day long. A big thank to the people in the street always cheering up for every runner! See you next year

Location

Hackney, London

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