Hackney community 5k run
Hackney community 5k run
On Saturday 18th May the Help Desk will be open in the Festival Village from 09:00.
As a Hackney 5k runner, you must pick up your race bib a maximum of ONE hour before your start time.
On Friday 17th May you will receive an email and/or text message containing a QR code for collection – please have this ready when queuing up to collect your pack!
where
Festival Village: Hackney Marshes, Homerton Road, Hackney, E9 5PF
RAce day timetable
There’ll be hundreds of you making your way to the start line on Saturday so please plan your journey well in advance and allow plenty of time to get to the start.
Pack collection
5k Running route
Check out the 2024 Hackney Community 5k Run Route at this link.
race number breakdown
RACE NUMBER:
Below is an example of your race number, your race number is individual to you and cannot be resold or transferred.
EMERGENCY DETAILS:
Please fill in the emergency details on the reverse of your number. You can use safety pins to secure your number to the front of your shirt so please be sure to bring some with you.
If you are unable to source your own safety pins, we will have some at the Helpdesk within the event village to collect some.
ZONE NUMBER:
This number is only used by our baggage staff to retrieve your bag after the race.
RACE NUMBER
There are lots of activities going on in the Village, so why not plan to spend the whole day with us soaking up the festival vibes!
Check out the festival line-up at this link.
NAME BOX:
Make sure you write your name on the front of your bib, so spectators can cheer you on.
CLAIM TICKET:
The runner can use to collect their bag, or can pass to a friend or family member, who can collect the bag.
weekend timetable
BAG & CLAIM TICKET:
At the bottom of your race number are two tear-off tags. The bottom tag attaches to your bag and is your baggage label.
The top tag is your reclaim tag – keep this attached to your race number throughout the run and have it ready to hand to the baggage staff to collect your bag quickly after the race.
REVERSE:
Medical section must be completed
TIMING CHIP:
Your timing chip, which accurately measures your time, is attached to your race number. Please do not remove, bend, fold or cover the chip, as we will be unable to track your time.