Hackney Half
Hackney Half race day weather
Cool conditions, moderate winds
Runners will face temperatures starting at 55°F and rising to 58°F by the finish. Winds will begin as a headwind in the first three miles, shifting to a tailwind in the middle segments, but returning to crosswinds later. With humidity at 67%, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially in the early miles. Staying hydrated and monitoring effort levels will be crucial for optimal performance.
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Hackney Half route and elevation
The Hackney Half course has about 204 ft (62 m) of climbing and 197 ft (60 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 51% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. It has no steep miles: no mile climbs more than 55 ft (17 m).
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.1 to 2.9: climbs about 70 ft (21 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:25 here (25 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:30 here (30 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:30 here (30 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ft | 19 ft | 8:14 | 9:24 | 10:35 |
| 2 | 28 ft | 6 ft | 8:09 | 9:20 | 10:29 |
| 3 | 25 ft | 15 ft | 8:04 | 9:12 | 10:22 |
| 4 | 19 ft | 27 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 5 | 18 ft | 49 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 6 | 29 ft | 13 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:25 |
| 7 | 16 ft | 7 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 8 | 12 ft | 21 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:13 |
| 9 | 29 ft | 17 ft | 8:04 | 9:14 | 10:22 |
| 10 | 5 ft | 17 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 11 | 8 ft | 26 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 12 | 25 ft | 46 ft | 7:54 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 13 | 20 ft | 15 ft | 8:00 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| Last 0.1 | 1 ft | 2 ft | 0:54 | 1:01 | 1:09 |
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About the Hackney Half
The Hackney Half, established in 2014, is a popular race in East London that now draws tens of thousands of runners. The course starts and finishes at Hackney Marshes, with a generally flat terrain, save for a modest climb at km 8.8 and a sharper downhill near km 19.7. Runners weave through notable landmarks like Hackney Downs and Broadway Market, getting a taste of local street art and culture along closed city roads.
