Hackney Half
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About the race
HOKA Hackney Moves is a weekend running festival in the London Borough of Hackney, scheduled for 14–16 May 2027. The event programme combines road races, off road trail running, community races, school races and a two day festival on Hackney Marshes.
The main road race is the HOKA Hackney Half, a 21.1 km route that runs through the borough on closed roads with music and crowd support. General entries for the HOKA Hackney Half are sold out; places can be taken via charity partners. The organiser requires either prior participation in 2026 or pre registration to be eligible for 2027 entry windows. Organisers plan multiple entry windows to manage demand.
Other organised events during the weekend include:
- 21.1 km half marathon
- 10 km night run with a post race after party
- 5 km community run
- 5 km off road HOKA Hackney Trail
- Schools challenge races for children in the Borough of Hackney
The two day festival at Hackney Marshes is presented as free and focuses on fitness and wellbeing. The programme description notes closed roads for races, live music on course, and charity fundraising options integrated into the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
