Races Half marathon · London, UK
Hackney Half
Hackney Half is a flat half marathon in London, UK, held each May. Flat East London streets with some of the loudest crowds in UK running. Mid-May is 10-17C. Flat courses like London's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
May
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Mid-May is 10-17C.
Racing this course well
Flat East London streets with some of the loudest crowds in UK running.
Flat courses like London's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
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- When is the Hackney Half?
- It is held each May in London, UK. Check the official Hackney Half site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Hackney Half course flat?
- Flat East London streets with some of the loudest crowds in UK running.
- How should I train for the Hackney Half?
- Match your preparation to Hackney Half's profile and the May weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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