Q: I am entered into the 2026 event but would now like to change the distance I am competing in. Is this possible?

<p>Yes, you are able to do this. Head your booking <a href="https://www.letsdothis.com/manage-booking">here</a>, click on Edit, scroll to find the Transfer option. From here, you can Transfer to another race in this event. Please note: you will only be able to transfer into challenges with available places.</p>

Question 1

Is there bag drop for the Saucony London 10K?

Accepted Answer

If possible, please arrive ‘race ready’ meaning you don’t need to drop a bag at our bag facility.  This will reduce queues and give you a smoother route to the start line.  If this is not possible, then please note there will be a limited bag drop facility available for participants on the day.

More detailed information on this will be provided closer to the event date and will also be available in the Race Day Guide, which will be available on the Saucony London 10K website in the lead up to the event.

Question 2

Do I need to bring anything with me on event day?

Accepted Answer

You will need to make sure that you bring your bike, helmet, rider number (which will need to be collected during registration if you haven't opted for postage).

We strongly recommend that you check the weather forecast and bring the appropriate clothing. Along with this, be sure to bring energy supplies to get you through the course.

You may also find it useful to bring something to attach your rider numbers with, for example: safety pins or a race belt and cable ties for the bike number (these are provided for those who opted to collect the rider number the day before the event).

Question 3

Is there a prize for winning?

Accepted Answer

As always, our ambition is to create our events so that they are fully inclusive and appeal to participants of all experience and abilities. We are investing our resources into our overall event experience for our participants and engagement with the local community, from hosting engaging route entertainment and festival village activities, to improving the event’s sustainability and carbon footprint. This is all whilst continuing to deliver seamless race operations as part of a safe and enjoyable day for all taking part.

Whilst we’re all about celebrating every single participant in the Hackney Half, we still want to acknowledge the speedy performance of our race winners and will therefore be offering prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in female and male categories, and 1st in the non-binary and wheelchair categories. Prizes will take the form of vouchers and/or products from our partners.

Question 4

I am entered into the 2026 event but would now like to change the distance I am competing in. Is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are able to do this. Head your booking here, click on Edit, scroll to find the Transfer option. From here, you can Transfer to another race in this event. Please note: you will only be able to transfer into challenges with available places.

Question 5

What time does the Hackney Half start?

Accepted Answer

The event is set to start at 09:00. Start times for each participant will be emailed out to you roughly 2 weeks before the event date, please check your spam folder.

There is a race cut-off time of 3 hours and 30 minutes for each runner, after which any runners still on the course will be asked to move to the pavements so that we can give Hackney residents their roads back!

Question 6

I selected rider pack collection, do I need anything to pick it up?

Accepted Answer

To be able to pick up your event pack you need your collection QR code and some form of ID.

All QR codes for event pack collection will be sent out the week prior to the event date via email as well as via text message with a link, please keep an eye out for these, the email might pop in your spam folder!

Should the QR code link not work, don’t worry! The team at the helpdesk/ event pack collection desk will be able to assist you.

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