Hackney Half Marathon 2023: When is it, what is the route, where are the road closures?

From routes to start times here is everything you need to know about this year’s Hackney Half Marathon.
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The Hackney half marathon is taking place later this month, with charity places still available for those still wanting to take part.

The Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon is London’s largest and most popular half marathon, and part of the annual two-day Hackney Moves festival across May 20-21.

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General entries have sold out but a limited number of places are still available via Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research UK, Shelter, Macmillan Cancer Support, St Mungo’s, and Single Homeless Project.

The race takes place on the final day of Mental Health Awareness Week and organisers are hopeful that participants enjoy all the physical and mental health benefits which being active brings.

From routes to start times here is everything you need to know about this year’s Hackney Half Marathon.

The Hackney Half Marathon will take place on Sunday May 21. Credit: Limelight sportsThe Hackney Half Marathon will take place on Sunday May 21. Credit: Limelight sports
The Hackney Half Marathon will take place on Sunday May 21. Credit: Limelight sports

When does the Hackney Half Marathon take place?

The Wizz Air Hackney Half Marathon takes place on Sunday May 21 and will take in all the sights and sounds of Hackney.

How long is the Hackney Half Marathon?

The Hackney Half Marathon is 13.1 miles long.

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This is exactly half the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles).

What is the route?

The half marathon starts in Hackney Marshes and covers a flat route through Hackney, which will take runners down Mare Street and through the historic Broadway Market.

Participants can take in Hackney Wick’s vibrant street art, then explore green spaces including Haggerston and Downs Park, crossing over twelve canals and rivers.

Runners can pick up their pace in London Fields and then finally make their way back to Hackney Marshes for their triumphant finish.

Hackney Half Marathon 2023 road closuresHackney Half Marathon 2023 road closures
Hackney Half Marathon 2023 road closures

What roads will be closed?

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All roads around the route will close at 06:30, ready for the Hackney Half to begin at 9am.

Roads will begin to re-open from 12.45pm, once runners have passed by and when it is safe and feasible to do so and all roads will have re-opened by 3pm.

The roads closed during this period are as follows:

Ada Street, Amhurst Road, Andrews Road, Bayford Street, Berkshire Road, Broadway Market, Brooksby’s Walk, Cadogan Terrace, Cricketfield Road, Dalston Lane, Downs Park Road, Downs Road, Eastway, Goldsmiths Row, Gore Road, Graham Road, Gransden Avenue, Grove Road, Haggerston Road, Hepscott Road, Homerton High Street, Homerton Road, Kay Street, Kenworthy Road, Lamb Lane, Lauriston Road, Lee Conservancy Road, London Lane, Lower Clapton Road, Mare Street, Marsh Hill, Mentmore Terrace, Middleton Road, Monier Road, Morning Lane, Osborne Road, Paragon Road, Pembury Road, Ponsford Street, Pritchard’s Road, Queensbridge Road, Queensdown Road, Rectory Road, Rothbury Road, Sandringham Road, Scriven Street, Semley Gate, Shacklewell Lane, Sheep Lane, Sidworth Street, St Mark’s Rise, Teale Street, Urswick Road, Valette Street, Victoria Park Road, Wallis Road, Wansbeck Road , Warburton Road, Westgate Street, Whiston Road, White Post Lane, Wick Lan

To stay updated on any changes, and further traffic and access information, visit @HackneyMoves on Twitter or visit https://limelightsports.club/event/hackney-moves-2023.

Hackney Moves Festival

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Organised by LimeLight Sports Club, the Hackney Moves Festival will take place from Saturday May 20 to Sunday May 21.

Events over the weekend include the Hackney 5K and the Hackney Schools Challenge.

The 5K is free for runners over 13, but they must register beforehand.

Participants will run through the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, past the River Lea and the Olympic Velopark.