This year for the very first time, Strava – the world’s leading digital platform for athletes, will partner with the Hackney Half as Official Run Partner to elevate the pre-event and event day experience.
The partnership will include an exclusive, one-of-a-kind training event on May 4 to help runners stay on-track ahead of race day on May 22. The training run along part of the Hackney Half route will give a taste of what to expect, plus Team Strava’s coaches will share their top tips on how to prepare and conquer the half marathon in a live Q&A.
On race day, runners will be supported along every stride with the help of the Strava Pacers; starting with a pre-race ‘meet-up’ at Strava’s Kudos Corner in Festival Village on Hackney Marshes.
Once on the 13.1-mile route through the streets of East London, Strava will motivate runners with the ‘Kudos KM’ Segment Challenge and Cheer Zone near the finish line.
The benefits don’t end there. Join the Hackney and Strava communities to relax and rejuvenate in the Strava ‘Kudos Corner’ post run and celebrate those incredible achievements.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and unlock exclusive rewards for free by joining the Hackney Moves Strava Club.
LESS THAN ONE MONTH UNTIL EVENT WEEKEND!
HACKNEY MOVES
21 – 22 May 2022
Hackney Moves is more than a 5K, Half Marathon, and Fitness Festival, it’s a movement! This year, LimeLight Sports Club invites festival goers to join a definitive weekend of entertainment, community and unforgettable sporting moments in East London from 21-22 May 2022.
The latest additions to the Hackney Moves 2022 festival line-up have been announced: including a multitude of local food and drink trucks, fitness classes, live entertainment and post-race celebrations.
Tickets to the weekend’s headline event, the Hackney Half, are on sale now for a limited time only.
SATURDAY – FITNESS FESTIVAL & HACKNEY 5K RACE DAY
Saturday’s main event, the Hackney 5K, is primed and ready for the next generation of runners aged 13 and above who want that special finish line feeling! The free event is the perfect starter challenge for young and newbie runners.
You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy the day! Festival Village on Hackney Marshes plays host to an array of pre-race warm-ups and mobility masterclasses. Or get a sweat on with Fight Klub boxing classes, a high tempo HITT class and many other fitness sessions throughout the day!
The Hackney Moves Fitness Festival line-up includes:
MAIN STAGE
FiiT- join the number one fitness app live on stage, for this post run recovery stretch
Victus Soul – hit, box, run, recover with Victus Soul – a recipe for the ultimate workout!
HulaFit – a fun and exciting fitness class that utilises hula hoops, mega bass and beats and your dancing feet to get you fit, fit, FIT!
Urban Touch Carnival Group – bringing together all cultures of the community through arts, dance, music and entertainment!
Morning Gloryville – the original morning dance and wellness experience!
Fight Klub – the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the programme is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and dance.
HACKNEY HOUSE OF FITNESS
Retroglow Studios – friendly, unique & upbeat retro fitness & dance classes.
FunkFit – the dance fitness class which uses Funk, Soul, Disco and Motown to create a truly unique and exhilarating fitness experience.
AzontoBox – an Afro beats-inspired aerobic high impact fit class created by Edem Kojo.
Fitzroy Gaynes – the international fitness presenter will be leading his own unique workout!
WELLNESS HOUSE
Yoga, Mindfulness & Meditation
The return of MARKET ON THE MARSHES will bring together a multitude of Hackney borough’s most exciting markets, breweries, and start-ups for one big pop-up retail celebration open to the public all weekend.
SUNDAY – HACKNEY HALF RACE DAY
The Hackney Half – London’s largest and most vibrant half marathon returns. With DJs and live music at every mile, there’ll be beats to keep runners moving across the finish line and on to Festival Village where the main stage will host a truly epic collaboration of high-energy playlists, dynamic stretching and race euphoria!
Spectators are invited down to support the runners along the buzzing 13.1-mile route and soak-up the festival vibes, with a diverse line up of fitness programming devoted to the sport of running.
HACKNEY MOVES FESTIVAL
21- 22 May 2022
Access to Hackney Moves Festival – Free
HACKNEY HALF
Sunday 22 May 2022
Race Entry – £54
What’s Included:
Finisher’s Medal / Swag Bag / Baggage Drop
More Information & Sign-up:
https://limelightsports.club/event/hackney-moves-2022/hackney-half
Socials: #HACKNEYHALF Instagram: @hackneymoves Twitter: @hackneymoves
