Is there a prize for winning?

Hackney Half Marathon

There is prize money on offer for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed male and female runners along with a complimentary entry into the following year's race.   

To qualify for a complimentary place in the elite race, participants must have a qualifying time within the last 3 years of 1:10:00 or quicker for men, and 1:20:00 or quicker for women.

For more information on Elite Entrants, see Registration FAQS above.

Hackney Half Marathon Wheelchair Participants

There is prize money on offer for the 1st placed male and female wheelchair finishers along with a complimentary entry into the following year's race.  

To qualify for a complimentary place in the elite wheelchair race, participants must take part in a racing wheelchair and also have a previous qualifying time within the last 3 years of 1:20:00 or quicker for men and 1:30:00 or quicker for women.  

All other wheelchair participants taking part in day chairs will start together at the back of the half marathon field to ensure they can participate safely in the race.

For more information on Wheelchair Entrants, see Registration FAQS above.

Other Prizes

We also offer the fastest runner taking part in fancy dress a free place into the following year's race, so get creative!