COMMUNITY
PROGRAMME
The HOKA Hackney Moves Community Partner organisations are an integral part of the development and growth of the 2026 Community Programme.
Building on the success of partnerships in 2025, HOKA Hackney Moves is pleased to confirm that all ten organisations have committed to continuing as Community Partners in 2026.
This ongoing collaboration will enable HOKA Hackney Moves to further strengthen the trust and positive working relationships established, support meaningful two-way dialogue, and uphold mutual respect.
Community Partner organisations can purchase community-rate tickets for the HOKA Hackney Half, helping to increase access and participation among underrepresented groups in a sustainable and community focussed way.
Together, this approach ensures that HOKA Hackney Moves activity remains closely aligned with the needs and aspirations of the communities represented by its community partners.
MEET OUR COMMUNITY
INCREASING LOCAL PARTICIPATION
HOKA Hackney Moves is committed to increasing participation from residents and community organisations across the borough.
Through an exclusive allocation of HOKA Hackney Half places, a dedicated Community 5K wave, and free, inclusive fitness activations throughout the festival weekend, we aim to create meaningful opportunities for local people to take part and feel represented at every level of the event.
INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE HACKNEY
Our Community Programme is designed to foster local pride and champion inclusivity across every part of HOKA Hackney Moves.
We are committed to ensuring participation increasingly reflects the diversity of the borough by carrying out targeted outreach, working with trusted community partners, and actively removing barriers to entry. Our goal is simple: make HOKA Hackney Moves more accessible to underrepresented groups, year after year.
HOKA Hackney Moves Community Partners play a vital role in shaping and delivering the 2026 Community Programme.
Following the success of 2025, all ten partner organisations have committed to continuing in 2026, strengthening trusted relationships and meaningful two-way collaboration.
Community Partners can purchase community-rate entries for the HOKA Hackney Half Marathon, helping to widen access and increase participation among underrepresented groups in a sustainable, community-focused way.
Together, this ensures HOKA Hackney Moves remains closely aligned with the needs and priorities of the communities it serves.
MEET OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
THE OUTRUNNERS
The Outrunners want a world where no young person is left behind. We work across East London supporting 1,000 young people a year with running and movement clubs and other activities that help them get moving in their communities, schools, and towards their goals. We’ll help you take your first steps to a 5k, find the confidence to tackle a half marathon or simply discover the joy of running with others.
ATHENE CLUB
Athene Club is a community dedicated to bringing women together to learn, grow, and connect with nature while holistically nurturing their abilities. We provide access to sports, physical activities, and wellness practices that empower women to reach their full potential. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where women can strengthen their bodies, minds, and spirits, fostering meaningful connections and thriving as a collective.
DEAF RUN CLUB
Our mission is to encourage Deaf individuals to engage in running; promoting both active lifestyles and wellbeing. We support participants of all levels ensuring everyone can join without being left behind. We embrace diversity, welcoming all Deaf individuals and allies. Beyond running, the club is a place for fun, forming friendships, and creating memories.
QRC
Queer Running Club (QRC), established in 2019 as a registered CIC, offers a safe space for queer-identifying and trans people to run together free from judgement or fear. At its core, QRC’s existence is political. Supporting each other is an act of radical care, challenging systemic oppression that has long marginalised our community. Come for a run, stay for much more.
LONDON FRONTRUNNERS
London Frontrunners is a volunteer-led running and triathlon club that welcomes all of the community with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ communities and allies. For 30 years, we’ve fostered inclusion, support, and belonging for all abilities. With eight runs, three coaching sessions weekly, and regular socials, we promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being while reducing loneliness. We welcome you to join our community!
BADU
Badu was founded with the aim of offering unparalleled support to families, schools and local systems that are designed to enrich the lives of all generations. Through real world guidance, relatable mentorship and unconditional support, Badu bridges the gap between what society has predetermined and what the true potential of the individuals, families, community are capable of achieving.
BLACK GIRLS DO RUN
Black Girls Do Run UK is dedicated to encouraging, empowering, and supporting Black women 18+ to take up and enjoy running. The group aims to challenge stereotypes, foster inclusivity, and celebrate the achievements of Black female runners while promoting physical and mental well-being through the sport.
SHERUNS
We are seeing the gap, we are taking the lead and we are joining the space. We are the representation we do not see to make sure running is for all. We are movement that come with love. We coach, guide & build powerful strong ethnic women from top tier to zero by breaking the stereotype, cultural barriers and any negative associations to movement.
MAFIA MOVES
At Mafia Moves, we are more than a run club, we are a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to empowering individuals through running. We promote physical and emotional well-being by fostering friendships, building confidence, and encouraging everyone to achieve their personal goals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, we believe in the power of collective growth, alone you can run fast, but together we can run far.
COFFEE RUN HACKNEY
Built on movement, connection and coffee (some do drink tea), Coffee Run Hackney, is a community based social running group that brings people together . We inspire runners of all levels to foster friendships, and embrace fitness adventures together. Whether you’re running your first 5k, climbing mountains, or wild swimming, we provide a supportive space to challenge yourself, connect with like-minded adventurers, building the strength, fitness and confidence to say yes to those adventures.
For 2026, HOKA Hackney Moves invited community organisations from across Hackney and surrounding boroughs to become official Community Champions of the event.
Through targeted outreach and meaningful action to remove barriers to participation, the initiative supports our ambition to make HOKA Hackney Moves more inclusive for underrepresented groups. Working together, we foster community pride, strengthen local partnerships and enhance the event experience for everyone involved.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE NOW CLOSED. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COMMUNITY CHAMPION IN 2027, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW
HACKNEY ACADEMY
The Hackney Academy is designed to support local residents who are new to running or returning after a significant break due to injury, health challenges or personal barriers.
Delivered through a structured 12-week journey, the Academy provides accessible coaching, peer support and a positive environment to help participants build confidence, consistency and healthy movement habits while working towards completing the Hackney Half Marathon together.
The Hackney Academy is a free programme and will support 50 residents of Hackney and the surrounding boroughs. As a key strategic pillar of the 2026 Hackney Moves Community Programme, the Hackney Academy helps remove barriers to participation, widen access to movement and strengthen community connections, ensuring Hackney Moves remains inclusive, equitable and community-led.
MEET OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
HACKNEY CHILDREN & BABY BANK
The Hackney Children & Baby Bank supports families in need across Hackney and nearby boroughs by providing essential items. We supply children’s clothing, coats, shoes, toys, books, toiletries, nappies, and baby equipment such as buggies, Moses baskets, and highchairs. Our mission is to ease financial pressures on families, promote sustainability through reusing items, and ensure every child has access to basic necessities for a safe and supported start in life during challenging times.
HACKNEY GIVING
Hackney Giving supports local grassroots community groups via donations from individuals and businesses. We have a focus on health and wellbeing and bringing people together as well as help in times of crisis.
BETAMINDS
Empowering marginalised communities through personal, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing initiatives. We foster connection, resilience, and growth by providing inclusive support, creative learning spaces, and intergenerational community engagement.
GOODGYM
Our mission is to support and encourage adults in every city to combine regular exercise with helping isolated and older people and community projects.
HACKNEY SHED
Hackney Shed is an inclusive Youth Theatre Company.
We seek to advance appreciation of and participation in the performing arts, and to develop social inclusion skills and community cohesion, particularly for the benefit of children and young people in Hackney and surrounding areas.
SOLE STRIDERS
Sole Striders is a women-led running community committed to empowering women of all backgrounds to embrace movement, build confidence, and foster connections.
We aim to break barriers, promote well-being, and inspire a lifelong love for running. Together, we stride towards strength, resilience, and sisterhood.
HACKNEY MIGRANT CENTRE
At Hackney Migrant Centre, we provide essential support to refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants in need, offering free, expert advice on immigration and welfare.
Our services extend beyond advice—we create a welcoming and community space where individuals can access a warm meals, connect with others, and feel part of a supportive community.
MINDFUL STRIDES
A community designed for you to feel empowered physically, mentally, socially, and creatively. We’re passionate about looking at where the pillars of well-being intersect and helping you nurture what needs to grow.
CAMINO ULTRA
We are a London based ultramarathon events and coaching company. Established five years ago by Hackney based runners Paula, Darren and the Running Mayor of London David. Whilst our CV of running events include UTMB, Speed Project, Badwater, Spartathlon etc we love focusing on sharing our love and expertise of running with people new to the sport. We host local trail and community events that are welcome for all throughout the year.
MUSLIM
SPORTS NETWORK
Muslim Sports Network (MSN), a community-focused organisation dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and well-being through sports and physical activities. At MSN, we believe in the transformative power of sports to empower individuals, foster inclusivity, and strengthen community bonds. goes here
MUSLIM RUNNERS
Muslim Runners is committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in running. We have grown into a vibrant community, fostering a sense of belonging, safety, and confidence among our members. Join us in our mission to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and make running accessible and enjoyable for all.
TRAIL FAM
TrailFam is committed to use Trail running as a powerful tool to improve the lives of young people. As a sport on the rise, we provide access, support, and opportunities for young people through school and community runs to develop resilience, confidence, and a deeper connection with movement. Our mission is to break barriers, inspire growth, and empower the next generation through the challenge of the trails through the power of community, discovering new possibilities beyond the city streets.
RUNNPAC
Your journey is our journey – Enhancing performance and wellbeing at every fitness level. Dedicated to being part of every member's journey whilst being an inclusive and diverse community for both new and experienced runners.
COMMON GROUND
RUN CLUB
Our mission is to build a hyper local running community in Dalston, designed to facilitate and create social connections.We offer an inclusive space for people to connect through movement, united by Common Ground.
We offer a space for runners to be themselves, meet new people, and build a community. An opportunity to do something positive for their mind, body, and neighbourhood. We are Common Ground Run Club, where no one runs alone.
FLY GIRL COLLECTIVE
Fly Girl Collective is a leading wellness community in London empowering Black women and women of colour to embrace movement, build confidence, and achieve their life goals.
Through running, resources, events and personal development coaching, we inspire women to thrive, live well, and build meaningful connections rooted in sisterhood.
RUNDERBOLTS
Runderbolts is a community that uses running, swimming & cycling as a tool to bring people together and work towards a more diverse and inclusive industry.
We host weekly crew runs, treasure hunts, weekend trail training and many more. Runderbolts seeks to inspire the community to push beyond boundaries in a welcoming and supportive family environment.
BRKEDOFF
BRKEDOFF’s sole aim is to unite and inspire people from all backgrounds to be the best version of themselves.
All whilst ensuring the community side of things always. We aim to build connections, self confidence and show that running is for EVERYONE.
PANA RUN CLUB
Founded by four friends in 2023, Pana Run Club was established as a means for us to see eachother more. Today, our focus is on making running accessible for those like us, who never really saw themselves as runners!
HACKNEY LACES
Make football a beautiful, fulfilling and fun reality for all women and girls and to give as many of them as possible opportunities in football and life.
OVERTIME CLUB
Overtime Club’s focus is centred around fostering a community of togetherness through likeminded individuals from all different ages, races and backgrounds.
The club was founded by two brothers in 2024, where a real family atmosphere has been created within the club. Every week members challenge themselves do better, be better, whilst also sharing many moments of happiness and laughter.
TRACK & CORE
T&C Track & Core is an East London running crew built on Community, Connection, and Diversity. It brings runners together for structured track sessions, fostering inclusivity, resilience, and growth.
Meeting weekly at the London Marathon Community Track, T&C champions teamwork, respect, and excellence—empowering runners to be better, achieve and thrive in a supportive, diverse, and dynamic environment. Run further, together & we have 4 UKA qualified coaches Mo, Sofie, Marc & Fleur.
ASRA CLUB
ASRA is here to create a safe space centering Muslim women in sports, wellness, and sisterhood, allowing them to unlock their inner athlete through sports.
The Nov Way
NOV aims to launch a series of active initiatives to improve community health and performance through physical activity and education. We are dedicated to creating environments for those who have never felt like they belonged or been represented.
Through our weekly Monday run club, growing annual run festival ‘Run the ends’ and youth initiative we cater for all abilities In the safety, trust and accountability of our NOV Community. This is our community. Our responsibility.
BUSY RUN CLUB
Busy Run Club is for the people by the people, and for us, running is more than just movement. We exist to dispel myths around running being just for runners. Running is a lifestyle, a vibe, and a celebration of what makes each one of us extraordinary.
The BRC mission is to create and nurture an inclusive, motivating, and vibrant environment for our community, where our energy is contagious, our individuality thrives, and our goals are smashed- together.
LONDON ARAB
RUNNING CLUB
We are an inclusive Sunday run club, catering for the Arab community and those interested in learning more about the Arab culture.
RUN SOCIAL HARROW
Free Wednesday weekly Social Run. Bringing together people and communities. Why run when you can Run Social.
SEXY PACE
RUN CREW
Sexy Pace Run Crew was founded to create a safe space for women from all backgrounds and running abilities to come together and run at their own pace.
No one gets left behind, and beginners are the real VIPs. We’re big on good vibes, great chats, and making running feel fun and easy. SPRC champions strong and meaningful connections that go far beyond our Saturday runs.