HACKNEY HALF RUN CLUB
What is the Hackney half run club?
The Hackney Half Run Club returns with six dynamic training sessions on the actual race route. Feel the buzz of running alongside your community as you build fitness and confidence. These free sessions welcome all abilities – from nervous first-timers to experienced racers. Let's make every spot count.
Get race-ready while exploring the streets you'll conquer on race day. Our Wednesday evening and Sunday morning sessions bring runners together to share the journey, swap tips, and stay motivated. Only register for dates you can commit to – last-minute cancellations block others from joining the action.
THE POWER OF RUNNING TOGETHER
There's something magical about running alongside others. When your legs feel heavy and doubt creeps in, a friendly face or word of encouragement can transform your run completely. Training with people pushes you further than you'd go alone, makes the miles fly by with conversation and laughter, and turns what could be a solitary slog into a shared adventure.
You'll find accountability when motivation wanes, celebrate breakthroughs together, and forge friendships that extend far beyond the finish line. Running doesn't have to be lonely – it's better when it's not.
PUTTING HACKNEY FIRST
Hackney Moves isn't just a ‘run’ – it's a celebration of community, and our training runs are completely free for all registered runners. We believe preparing for your race should bring people together without barriers. When runners come together on our streets, connections form naturally. Seasoned athletes run alongside first-timers, neighbours become training partners, and the whole borough pulses with energy and possibility. This is social running at its finest: inclusive, uplifting, and open to all. Join our free training runs and experience the incredible power of a community united by movement and shared ambition.
AN EVENT THAT EXTENDS Beyond Race Day
At Hackney Moves, our mission is simple: get more people moving. But we don't believe that energy should be confined to one day a year. That's why we're bringing our training runs, events, and community spirit directly to Hackney's businesses and neighbourhoods throughout the winter and spring. When local venues host our runs, cafes fuel our runners, and shops support our community, everyone benefits.
We're building lasting connections that strengthen our borough, support local enterprise, and create a year-round culture of movement and wellbeing that belongs to all of Hackney.
