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Demand reaches new high as HOKA Hackney Half 2027 sells out

The HOKA Hackney Half 2027 sold out of general entries just two days after this year’s race, as demand for places in one of the UK’s most popular half marathons continues to grow. Following four consecutive years of record-breaking sell-out times, organisers focused on introducing additional ticket access windows to give more people the opportunity

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Record numbers celebrate HOKA Hackney Half

More than 27,000 runners signed up for the sold-out HOKA Hackney Half Over 60,000 attend HOKA Hackney Moves festival weekend on Hackney Marshes Expanded community programme strengthens local impact across East London Over £4m raised for charity through this year’s event Celebrities including reality TV stars, comedians and DJs take part, with Norman Jay headline

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Oxford Half outpacing the competition with demand at all-time high

The Oxford Half weekend is a staple in the city’s calendar, and its popularity is enjoying an annual increase. The 2026 event has seen an increased capacity 15,000 runners sign-up to take part, with thousands lining the streets to share their support. Following three consecutive record sell-outs, 2026’s race grabbed another PB of its own,

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Hackney Moves enters new era

Running brand HOKA announced as multi-year headline partner of Hackney Moves Weekend-long festival around centrepiece Hackney Half Inaugural HOKA Hackney Moves takes place 15-17 May 2026 HOKA has been confirmed as the new title partner of the iconic Hackney Moves festival, widely regarded as one of the most culturally and community connected events in the

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Hackney Academy launches as half marathon strengthens local ties

The 2026 Hackney Moves festival will be the most community-integrated yet, with an improved comprehensive community engagement initiative, spearheaded by launch of the Hackney Academy. As the interest in the Hackney Half Marathon continues to grow, with entries selling out within a matter of hours, the event’s community engagement and outreach initiatives have expanded, deepening

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