Hackney Half
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HOKA Hackney Moves
HOKA Hackney Moves is a multi-day running festival held across 14–16 May 2027 at Hackney Marshes and around the Borough of Hackney. The event programme includes road races, an off-road trail, community and schools events, and a two-day free festival focused on fitness and wellbeing.
The half marathon covers 21.1 km and runs on closed roads through the borough, with music and spectator crowds along parts of the route. The weekend also features evening and daytime runs, an off-road trail event, and activities for children organised as a Schools Challenge.
Distances included in the event programme:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 5 km community run
- 10 km night run through closed roads
- 5 km off-road trail
The festival at Hackney Marshes runs over two days and is presented as free for attendees. Event pages and communications note that general entries for the HOKA Hackney Half have sold out previously; for 2027 eligibility to enter the half marathon requires either having run in 2026 or pre-registration for access. The weekend also includes a finishers hub and published race results for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.