Sat 16 May 2026 London, UK

Hackney Moves | Hackney 5K

An unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment set in the grassy parkland of Hackney Marshes, with an electrifying 5K as part of the schedule.

  • Sat 16 May 2026
Hackney Marshes, London
Hackney 5K

09:00

Age 16 & over

FREE

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

One of the highlights of London's running calendar where culture and movement collide! This festival weekend, featuring the popular Hackney Half Marathon, returns to the Marshes in springtime.

This event is part of Hackney Moves.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Park
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • T-shirt

Sustainability

  • Carbon offset
  • Public transport links
  • Sustainability policy

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries not yet open
  • Enter online

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Hackney Marshes, London
Hackney Half

09:00

Age 17 & over

FREE-£40

  • 13.1 miles road running

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