WIZZ AIR HACKNEY HALF 2023 ✅
What an epic weekend! Thank you to every single one of you who ran, cheered, danced and laughed with us. A huge thank you to the Hackney community and all the people behind the scenes, on the course and on the front lines who made it possible.
That’s a wrap, what a weekend!⚡️
Thank you to every single one of you who has made it possible. It's been incredible. Why not remember your triumph and get your hands on one of our exclusive T-shirts 👉
Hackney 2023 👉
YOU SMASHED IT HACKNEY 🙌💥
BIG shout out to all the legends who joined us this weekend. You can find the official results here 👉 👀 Keep your eyes peeled for photos in the next few days and make sure you enjoy your race recovery today, you deserve it!🍩
A moment for the 2023 Wizz Air Hackney Half medal 🔥
Huge congrats to all our epic runners! We're still on cloud nine and blown away by your support. What an amazing weekend ❤️
Help us with the post Hackney Moves Monday blues and tag us in your
#MedalMonday
pics 🥇
Rise and shine Wizz Air Hackney Half runners ☘️👊
Lace up, take a deep breath, and soak in the energy. The hard work is done, today, you're unstoppable! 💥👏
One man from Stoke Newington is running the Hackney Half to raise money for the hospitals that saved his life. 55-year-old Paul Archer was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in 2017. Today he joins runners in London's largest half marathon.
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Three weeks ago, thousands of runners took to the Hackney streets and ran the Hackney Half with such and grace and style 💫 Whether you ran for yourself, for others, or a charity, your stories are truly inspiring, and they personify the essence of Hackney and so much more. 🤩
THANK YOU HACKNEY🙏🏽 This weekend thousands of runners joined us for the biggest, boldest, and greenest
#HACKNEYHALF
yet. Get your results here>>
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Tune in for 2020 entries on sale TOMORROW Monday 20th May at 9AM🎟️
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HACKNEY DOESN'T RUN,
#HACKNEYMOVES
Movement for all🏃♂️🏃♀️ Many communities came together at Hackney Moves, including
@BaduSports
who hosted sprint sessions for all. “What a fantastic weekend with LimeLight Sports and Hackney Moves, it was great to see the community come together. Bring on next year!”🗣 Team BADU
📢 The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Tickets for the 2021 Hackney Half have now gone on sale. We're looking forward to hosting you all for a wonderful weekend of fitness, community, and race day vibes. No ends could move us more.
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We are LOCKED IN to return to the Marshes on 18 May 2025 🎉
Mark your calendars, rally your crew and get ready to secure your entries for this sell-out half marathon 🏃♀️🏃♂️
It's
#MedalMonday
... time to remind everyone (again!) that you ran a half marathon yesterday 👊
Show off that hard-earned medal in all it's glory. Don't forget to tag us, we love seeing them ❤️
From the Hackney 5k to the Hackney Schools’ Challenge take a look at some of the incredible moments from today…
We cannot wait to do it all again tomorrow and welcome you all to take on the
#HackneyHalf
⚡️
Lace up, Hackney! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ The big day is here - it's time to smash the 2024 Wizz Air Hackney Half 👊
Whether you're chasing a PB or soaking up the vibes, let’s make it epic. See you at the start line 🥳
YOUR MEDAL HAS LANDED 🥇
Only a few days to go until you'll be wearing it with pride having crushed the Wizz Air Hackney Half 🔥
Shoutout to our 5K and Schools' Challenge runners, we can't wait to see you smash it on Saturday 👊
CONGRATS 5K LEGENDS! 🙌 You smashed it 👊 Thousands of you took to the streets of Hackney today, whether you ran, jogged, walked or danced you did us proud! Check out your finisher time times here 👉
✨HACKNEY MOVES 2023 📸 DUMP ✨
The joyous edition ❤️
Join these happy, smiling faces for 2024 and experience the incredible energy of the Wizz Air Hackney Half. Early Bird entries on sale now and selling fast so don't hang around!
We're sad to announce that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming
#HackneyMoves
2020 festival weekend, including the
#HackneyHalf
Marathon, has been postponed.
Read the full letter to our running community below. For regular updates please check:
HACKNEY MOVES for HEROES🖤 We are working hard to secure an alternative date for Hackney Moves. In the meantime, we've launched Hackney Moves for Heroes, a solo running challenge benefitting charities impacted by COVID-19. Register for free>>
Ready to do it all over again? Finishers, we have a 2024 Super Early Bird offer for you, check your inbox or head to our website. Hurry, the offer ends at midnight on Tuesday 👀
That's a wrap 🎬
THANK YOU HACKNEY ❤️
We're one week on from the epic Hackney Moves festival! There's so much to celebrate, thank you to everyone who made it incredible🎉
Don't miss out on the 2024 Wizz Air Hackney Half 🚀 Tickets selling FAST:
Hackney, we’ve heard you. For 2023 we are pleased to announce that as part of your
#HackneyHalf
entry you’ll receive a rewards bundle featuring a finisher T-shirt, medal, partner rewards 🤩 Subscribe to the mailing list to hear when entries open 👉
HACKNEY MOVES WE ARE NOW OPEN 🤩🎪
We're ready to kick this weekend off in style! From fitness classes & wellness talks to food & brand activations, there's so much to get involved in - all for free - so come and say hey!
📍Hackney Marshes 9am-6pm
We can't wait to see you👊
The festival is set and ready to go 🤩🔥 Remember to take a look at our full line-up of free events and workouts 👀 All that’s left to say is rest and stretch and we’ll see you tomorrow! Missed out this year? 2022 race entries are on sale 👉
This weekend would've seen thousands of people take part in Hackney Half and the Festival of Fitness at the Hackney Marshes. Throughout the week ahead, we'll be sharing stories and moments which encapsulate the essence of Hackney. Stay tuned for what’s coming next.
Covid-19 Update: Public health and safety comes first. Our team is working closely with the London Borough of Hackney and partners to evaluate all options for Hackney Moves 2020. For regular updates, please check
This year has tested us all in ways we could never dare to imagine, but we made it through together with the help of all the incredible community's energy and support. Although 2020 didn't go to how we planned, we're excited for 2021 and beyond.⠀
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Thank you, Hackney!
Weather update - it’s looking like its going to be a warm and sunny day tomorrow 😎☀️
Make sure you hydrate well in the final 24 hours before the race and don’t forget to bring your suncream!
Stay safe and have a great day, we cannot wait to see you all on the start line ⚡️
📢 YOUR RACE DAY GUIDE HAS JUST LANDED 🙌
Click the link in our bio for more information about the race weekend 🗓 from the pacer line-up 🏃♀️🏃♂️COVID-19 measures 🦠 festival layout 💥 and much more.
Not long to go now, people. Hackney is calling 📞
ICYMI: The route for this year's Hackney Half has been released, and it's looking lively. Hackney Downs, London Fields, Victoria Park, you name it, we've got it. All of Hackney's iconic landmarks and so much more for one epic race. 🏁
Introducing your first 2023 festival line up poster!
With headline event Hackney Half, The Hackney 5k, workshops, yoga, live music and much more – this is not one to be missed.
Where sport, music and culture collide. Enter Hackney Half today 👉
A Letter To Our Hackney Moves Community.
For more information and any other queires at this stage please visit .
In the meantime, keep positive and stay moving.
You really made your mark on Hackney this year, and as a result, a record-breaking number of participants have already rebooked for 2024🎉
This means there’s a smaller allocation of Early Bird places than ever before, so there’s really no time to mess around!
We have a special virtual challenge going live on March 1st, and we'd love to have you at the start line.⠀
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In the meantime, add Hackney Moves on the Nike Run Club app and await our challenge invitation. More details to follow....
TODAY IS THE DAY
#HACKNEYHALF
🙌 Remember to join the
@Nike
warm up taking place on Main Stage from 08:10-09:20 for the ultimate prep before your race! Arrive at the specific time related to your starting pen and ENJOY every moment! LET’S GO
#HACKNEYMOVES
Your official Hackney Moves Festival line-up 🚨🙌 Get moving non-stop, smiling from ear-to-ear, and sweating with joy this Fri 24 - Sun 26 🥳 Free, first come first serve boxing, dancing, yoga, classes and more hosted by industry experts 🤩Find out more!👉
You smashed it, team. The 2021 Hackney Half is completely sold out💥
Missed the memo? Register your interest to stay informed of any future ticket drops:
Sport for good❤️ Thank you to our incredible charity partners & fundraising heroes this year. Over 1,100 people ran for causes close to their hearts & a remarkable £800,000 has been donated to 260 charitable causes. Congratulations to all the runners who raised vital funds.
Some of our young people were lucky enough to work with
@nikelondon
team to create these special edition trainers for the Hackney half marathon!The young people had an amazing time and loved being involved in the creative process
@Plexalcity
#thebaduway
🚨 Yo! It's time to check your inbox 2021 is around the corner 🚨
We are ready to move and we want you to be by our sides at the start-line for the 2021 Hackney Half, so keep an eye on your emails as the deferral window is now open!
WOW! Hackney's Five Points Brewery and their legendary Hackney pub, The Pembury Tavern, are supporting Hackney Half Marathon runners in 2022 with a free beer for all runners, and a Cheer Point on Mare Street!🍻🎊
2020 IS ON⚡
#HackneyHalf
will return Sunday 17 May next year. A very limited number of early bird entries are ON SALE NOW at our lowest price for 2020. Get your entry👉
"Running for me represents a lifeline. An opportunity. A second chance. Many things had happened in my teenage years, from losing loved ones, mental trauma, physical injuries and environmental struggles. Running has always been my safe haven." Andre from Mafia Moves 🗣️🏃♂️💪
HELLO HACKNEY MOVES 🤩
Today is the day,
#HackneyMoves
Festival has officially begun and we are ready to kick off the weekend in style 🎉
What are you most looking forward to?
How's everyone feeling? Are you ready for Hackney Half Marathon?🤩
Head over to our Official Merch partner to get your hands on something to remember the day by, and don't forget to make use of your special discount on the T-shirt...👕
Tune in tonight at 6PM for a Q&A with
#HackneyHalf
Training Leader & founder of
@coats_goalposts
community youth football organisation
@shameek_ldn
💯⚽ Submit your burning questions through our stories👉🏽
Founder of Ultra Black Running
@d0radontexplore
says - "We aim to be the representation and visibility that is needed in the trail running world and be a part of something that strives to bring change and also provide positive experiences for marginalised groups."
We have a special takeover from Nike trainer Courtney Fearon live on Instagram this Saturday. Courtney's strength and endurance workout will help to keep you moving and running throughout March and beyond. Set your reminders, bring yourself, and we'll see you there.
#HackneyMoves
news week is here 📣 Until now, our team has been working behind-the-scenes to bring some big changes for your 2023 race day experience. Stay tuned for FOUR back-to-back announcements, every day at 11am Thursday-Sunday⚡
Our friends at Marathon Photos will be taking your photo at the Wizz Air Hackney Half 2023!
Get your camera face ready and check out your event day photos by searching your name or bib number 🤪
Find out more:
POV: you’re watching thousands of runners take over the streets of Hackney ❤️
Huge shoutout to our 2023 Wizz Air Hackney Half runners - who’s in for 2024? 🏃♀️
🎥
@popstefani
on TikTok
Join us tomorrow at 7pm for a live breathwork takeover class with the co-founder of
@lovetoloveto
and breathwork instructor, Matt Bagwell. Learn how to breathe more efficiently, why your breathing pattern can affect your performance, and much more.
Power up Hackney💯 Tune in to our next Instagram Q&A on Tuesday 5 May at 6PM with
@flygirlco
founder
@megerecooper
👌 Submit your flyest questions on our Instagram story>>>
Black History Month is a celebration of past pioneers and championing the next generation of trailblazers.⠀
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Throughout October, we'll be sharing stories and highlighting black communities, collectives, and crews who are making positive change through sport.⠀
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#HackneyMoves
4️⃣ Early Bird Selling Fast 💨 After the sell-out event of 2023, entries for 2024 are selling at record-breaking speed. Don't miss out on your chance.
Secure your spot:
🤝 Community and togetherness play an integral role in making Hackney one of the most vibrant and imaginative boroughs in London, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the crews and different collectives during the Hackney half this year. 🏁
Big love to 💦
@canowater
💦 for keeping over 30K of our participants hydrated throughout the Hackney Moves Festival, the Hackney 5K, and during the Hackney Half. Do the right thing and
#dontbottleit
♻️
Over 1,000 school children are joining this year’s Schools’ Challenge🎉
These amazing kids have worked hard to complete their own half marathon and will tackle the final mile at the Hackney Moves start line👊
It's a joy to witness the power of running in these young people❤️
We had some of our incredible partners on show during the
#hackneyhalf
and throughout the Hackney Moves Festival weekend that kept you fuelled and hydrated when you needed it the most. Big shoutout to all our partners in helping us to create such a memorable weekend. 🎉
STAY TUNED: London-based run crew Mafiamoves are bringing the sweat to IG live tomorrow at 6PM⚡👊 Move with a 20 minute HIIT blast brought to you by Mafiamoves founder and
#HackneyHalf
pacer Andre Coggins. Jump, squat and sweat your way through isolation:
We like to make sure that our Hackney Half runners get plenty of hydration out on the course, and
#LSCVolunteers
are the amazing folk that help with this. There are still some spots to get involved! Do you want to join the crew? Find out more here 👉
Get to know a bit more about our epic partner
@wizzair
🤩
Wizz Air's mission is to improve people's lives by mobilising them, bringing new experiences, and making air travel affordable for everyone. That's why they're proud to be a promoter of an active lifestyle and running.
FESTIVAL MAP 👀 Looking for the main stage, where to shoot some hoops or try stand-up paddleboarding? Screenshot, save or share the map so you're ready to move this weekend! >
#HACKNEYMOVES
📢 NEWS JUST IN >> NEW HACKNEY HALF TICKETS HAVE JUST DROPPED 💥
Some of our runners can’t attend the Hackney Half this Autumn. So, we’re releasing a limited number of race entries to you 👈
Make your move. Get your ticket locked in 🔒 >>
The team at
@LuckySaintBeer
are counting down the days until they can celebrate with Hackney runners and their post-run crew at Hackney Moves this weekend.
Have you been wondering why you should secure your spot for the Wizz Air Hackney Half, or maybe you just need a nudge...
1️⃣ Electric Atmosphere 🤩 The community spirit and energy along the course and in the festival is unbeatable!
Check out our shiny, new Hackney Moves website ✨
Let us know what you think, or what you’d like to see in the comments below 🔥
PS. If you head over to our swanky new website you can also claim your Early Bird ticket for Wizz Air Hackney Half 2024 😏