Hackney Moves Half Marathon, Quarter & 5K
Thursday, 14 May 2026 to Sunday, 17 May 2026
Hackney, East London, UK
The Hackney Moves Festival from 14 to 17 May 2026 includes the Hackney Half Marathon, Hackney Quarter and Hackney 5K in vibrant East London.
The festival weekend kicks off on Thursday night at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the new Hackney Quarter - a 10km race on a single-lap closed-road course running past the London Stadium, Aquatics Centre and Velodrome before finishing on Hopkins Field for the after party.
Saturday's 5km is a free event for anyone aged 13 and above held the day before the 13.1 mile Half Marathon - sprint, walk or jog the course.
The pinnacle event on Sunday, the Hackney Half, takes runners through London’s most creative and inspiring borough with vibrant street art and entertainment along the course.
Based from an vibrant event village in Hackney Marshes, the weekend events also include a Schools’ Challenge and fitness festival.
Organiser
Distances/Events
Thursday:
Quarter/10K sunset run
Saturday:
Schools Challenge
5K
Sunday:
Half Marathon - SOLD OUT


