Virgin Sport Hackney Half

Virgin Sport

From Virgin Sport

5.0 · 1 review
Sunday 19th May 2019 Past event
London
£59.15–£98.30 · 4 races
Half Marathon

28 took part

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Virgin Sport Hackney Half on Sunday, May 19th, 2019! This exciting event, organized by Virgin Sport, invites you to run through the vibrant streets of East London, featuring a flat and fast course that showcases the best of the borough. Runners will be cheered on by enthusiastic crowds as they pass iconic landmarks like Hackney Downs and the Hackney Empire, with live bands and DJs energizing every mile.

As you cross the finish line at Hackney Marshes, you'll enter a lively festival of fitness that offers a full day of engaging activities dedicated to the sport of running. From dynamic warm-up and cool-down sessions to recovery and stretch workshops, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious local food and drink trucks, captivating live entertainment, and exhilarating post-race celebrations. Don't miss out on this incredible day of community, fitness, and fun!

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Reviews

5.0

1 review

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Bradley Curling

Reviewing the 2019 edition · 7 years ago

Hackney Half. Loved it from start to finish. And got a pb

Races

  • Race Entry

    Hackney Half Entry - LAST REMAINING

    £61.15

    Entries closed

  • Race Entry - AFFILIATED

    Hackney Half Entry - England Athletics Members

    £59.15

    Entries closed

  • Race Entry PLUS PERKS

    Includes posh loos, private baggage check and raceday hospitality

    £98.30

    Entries closed

  • Race Entry PLUS PERKS - AFFILIATED

    Includes posh loos, private baggage check and raceday hospitality - England Athletics Members

    £96.25

    Entries closed

Event video

Organiser's description

Run your way through vibrant East London on flat and fast city streets. The cheering crowds will carry you past highlights like the Hackney Downs and the Hackney Empire, plus there will be live bands and DJs at every mile to keep you going. Cross over the finish like into a full festival of fitness on the Hackney Marshes. Just like the borough, this route brings the spirit.

On race day, the Festival Village at Hackney Marshes will host a full day of fitness programming devoted to the sport of running. Expect dynamic warm up and cool downs, recovery and stretch sessions, and more. Plus, there will be a multitude of local food & drink trucks, live entertainment and post-race celebrations!

Location

Hackney, London, UK

Virgin Sport

Virgin Sport

Virgin and Sport have always been a great team. From hot air balloon adventures to health clubs and marathon runs, here at Virgin we’ve always been on our toes. So, it may come as no surprise, that Virgin Sport was dreamt up on the go. Sir Richard and Co-Founder Freddie Andrewes were cycling through South Africa, when the epiphany struck to build a movement that combines the sweat of sport with the swagger of Virgin. And share a whole lot of fun along the way.

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