Hackney Moves

Secondary header image
Camera
1 / 12
Secondary header image
Secondary header image
Camera
9 +
logo

Hackney Moves
Heart
Not quite ready to book?

Save this event for later and come back to it when you're ready.

About
Experience the electric atmosphere of the Hackney Half. This carefully planned route showcases the best that East London has to offer: the historic Broadway Market and vibrant street art. With live bands and entertainment, this isn't just a race, it's a full-on festival.
PathWithPin
Half Marathon
View details
Calendar
Sun 22nd May 2022
View logistics
LocationPin
London, United Kingdom
View location
Star
4.4
(701 Reviews)
All reviews
Perks of booking with Let's Do This
Tick

Best price guarantee

Tick

Official booking partner

We're #1 in customer satisfaction

The event experience
Atmosphere

Based on the number of participants

Invite friends, earn credit

After booking your event, invite your friends to join you and you'll get £5 credit if they make it their first Let's Do This booking.

Where and when
Location
Hackney Marshes, London E9 5PY, UK
Start times
Sun 22nd May 2022
Half Marathon:
TBC
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Hackney Moves
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£54
Route information
*Please note that this event will start on 20th May, lasting three days, with the Half Marathon race taking place on Sunday 22nd May.
Move silly or serious in the UK's largest outdoor fitness festival run over 3 days (20th-22nd May). With two unique and iconic running events, live music, local food and drink and other entertainment this is a memorable experience, to say the least.
The Hackney Moves Festival features a Half Marathon and a 5k, and lots of other fitness fun from partners.
The whole event will have live entertainment and DJs to keep you inspired, not just at event centres but during the races both at event HQ and on race routes. So there will be no need for headphones as the streets will be alive with music, and the buzzing atmosphere.
The Route
Runners will cruise down Mare Street through a carnival of sound. You will pass some iconic landmarks and venues of the area, including the famous Town Hall, the historic Broadway Market and Hackney Wick, which will be full of vibrant street art.
Not only will this be a spectacular route with all the sights and sounds to take in, but it is also flat and fast, making it perfect for anyone looking for a personal best time.
While the 2022 Route will be similar to previous years, keep an eye out for the updated map which will be released closer to the event date.
Organiser route images
What's included
  • Finisher's Medal
  • Bag drop
  • Chip-timed results
Train
How to get there
Hackney Marshes, London E9 5PY, UK
Get full directionsExternalLink
More travel information will be available in the Race Day Guide.
Public Transport
London Overground will be running 4 additional services per hour from 07:00 to 09:00 in each direction between Camden Road and Stratford. Homerton and Hackney Wick stations are a 20 minute walk away.
Leyton Tube Station, Lea Bridge Station and Hackney Central Station are the closest to the venue.
By Bike
There will be plenty of bike parking facilities within the Festival Village.
By Car
There will be road closures in the are surrounding the Festival Village. You are strongly encouraged not to drive to this event.
Parking
Westfield Stratford City has plenty of car parking spaces. It is a 25 minute walk from the Festival village.
FAQs
Can I listen to personal headphones during the races at the Hackney Moves Festival?
It is recommended that runners do not wear personal headphones both for safety reasons and to soak up the live entertainment on route.
ChevronLeft
Is there an age requirement to participate in the Hackney Moves Festival?
Yes, participants must be 17 years or older.
ChevronLeft
Will there be a bag drop for the Hackney Half Marathon?
Yes, there will be a space to store your bag whilst you run. You will receive a kit bag along with your race number, which will also contain your bag label and bag collection tab.
ChevronLeft
Will there be changing facilities at the Hackney Half Marathon?
There are usually are changing facilities available, this will depend on Covid restrictions and will be confirmed in the Race Day Guide info sent to you by email before the event.
ChevronLeft
Reviews
4.4
701 reviews
FriendlyFace
Crowds
Lightening
tom
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
It was well organised, great atmosphere and good fun
katie
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2022
long queues for toilets at the startdisappointed with the bag at the end, would have been nice to have a tshirt or tote bag with hackney half branding.
nivedita
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
My first half marathon in London. Loved the vibe . Will do it again 🤩
susie
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2022
I loved the route but personally found the organisation wasn’t amazing - particularly the lack of portaloos at the race village at the start and along the route! For a female runner it’s not ideal…
teresa
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2022
As a marathon runner I do not like a course that loops around the same roads....psychologically it's bad for me!!
claudia
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2022
There wasn’t enough water, the people handing it out were stingy too. There should never be a shortage of water at these events. Also there weren’t enough food trucks for the amount of people and there should have been rehydrate stands - SIS for example. Love a alcohol free beer but that’s not going to help your runners. I had fainted as a result of this.
paul
Star
4.0
Did the race in 2022
At first, I thought that I would drop out. But then I ate 25 eggs that morning, which was just enough eggs to finish the race. Had I only purchased two dozen, I would have been one egg short of a half marathon. My medal looks like a lanyard.
lauren
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
Amazing atmosphere.
negin
Star
5.0
Did the race in 2022
A fabulous experience, the crowd, festival and vibe was incredible.Thanks Hackney Moves xx
andrew
Star
4.7
Did the race in 2022
Too many people entered, ended up tripping over people while going around corners. Underwhelming prize bag at the end. Too hot at that time of year to run.
More reviews
Less reviews
Office
Follow Us
image
🇬🇧