SAT 16 MAY 2026
BUILD UP TO
12 MILES
In the weeks leading up to the event, children complete 12 miles through short runs at school, in PE or at home.
RACE DAY
FINAL MILE
On HOKA Hackney Moves weekend over 1,000 children run their final mile, cross the official finish line and experience the excitement of a real event.
CONFIDENCE & CELEBRATION
It’s not about speed. it’s about participation, pride and giving every child the chance to feel part of something special.
HOKA HACKNEY
SCHOOLS' CHALLENGE
The HOKA Hackney Schools’ Challenge is a youth running program which is part of the HOKA Hackney Moves Festival. The programme gives local primary school children of all abilities their chance to shine on the HOKA Hackney Half finish line.
The HOKA Hackney Schools’ Challenge is free of charge and made up of over 30 schools from Hackney and the surrounding boroughs. Pupils will cover as many miles as they can in the lead up to the event, either at home or at school. The final mile of the challenge takes place on Saturday 16 May at the Hackney Marshes. The HOKA Hackney 5K and other free family activities will also be held on Saturday as part of the HOKA Hackney Moves Festival.
HOKA HACKNEY SCHOOLS' CHALLENGE ROUTE
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
2026 FINISHER MEDAL
A PERSONAL RACE NUMBER
(No Safety Pins will be supplied, so please source yourself and pin to the t-shirt chest area)
2026
RACE SHIRT
PRE REGISTER
FOR 2027
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