The Virgin Sport Hackney Half Marathon gives runners the rare chance to run through Hackney on closed roads. It is a large race which is part of the Vitality race series with thousands of runners exploring the greenest borough in London.
Breeze your way past the famous Hackney Empire. Pick up the pace at Broadway Market. Stretch your legs alongside London Fields. Finally, catch your breath and follow in the footsteps of legends through the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.