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It's a well-known fact at this point that run clubs, half marathons and Hokas have taken over London. However, if you (like me) are fed up with painfully boring conversations of split times and optimised hydration then fear not because Hackney Moves has partnered with Friday Night Lights to bring some fun back to the lives of obsessive runners in the capital.
The two have come up with a new race, the Hackney Quarter, and it’s the Hackney Half’s cooler little brother. Yes, there will be a timed 10km race around the Olympic Park – but that’s just the start of the fun. After the more serious timed run there will be one of the 5km ‘party runs’ that Friday Night Lights is known for. Forget about trying to beat your PB and instead enjoy the glow sticks and portable sound systems providing great vibes along the route.
Once all the running is over, participants can grab a complimentary finisher’s beer and break a sweat in a different (more fun) way – a huge party at Riverside East headlined by resident DJs FARHANNAH and Howard. As well as music, the party will have food vendors, yoga classes, pilates, physio sessions and even sports massages available for the recovery sesh.
The race will take place on the May 16 and will kick off at 5.30pm, with the festivities coming to a close at 11pm. To find out more or get on the waitlist for the Hackney Quarter you can check out the Friday Night Lights website here.
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