Hackney Half

MAY

2026

Hackney Moves is a lively weekend festival on Hackney Marshes with fitness events, live music and community activities. Take part in the Hackney Half or join a free community 5K for a fun East London weekend.

Sun 17 May 2026

London, London

Website

13 kilometers

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Overview

Hackney Moves is a weekend festival of sport, entertainment and community celebration in East London. The event takes place on Hackney Marshes and Homerton Road, London E9 5PF. The weekend program includes a fitness festival, an event village on Hackney Marshes, live music and community activities. Some road closures are used for the event.

Races and participation

The weekend features a half marathon and shorter community events. Distances listed include:

13.1 miles (Hackney Half)
5K (Hackney 5K)

The program also includes a free Community 5K and a free Schools’ Challenge. General entries for the Hackney Half have sold out in recent years; the event notes that places can be secured through fundraising for partner charities. The festival has run in May in multiple years (examples in the source include May 2024, May 2025 and May 2026). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 km

Hackney Half Marathon