25/05/2026
Following the HOKA Hackney Half — a celebration of community and movement — we want to build on that momentum by supporting the initiatives already bringing people together and keeping communities active.
Whether it’s a run club, grassroots programme, or wider community-led project, we’ll support one standout initiative with resources and funding of up to £40,000 to help take it to the next level.
And that’s not all. The winning initiative will also receive five entries to the 2027 HOKA Hackney Half, plus five pairs of Skyward X 2 for their community.
From 25–31 May, we’re inviting you to share how you’re uplifting East London through initiatives that keep people moving and connected, with submissions of up to 250 words via HOKA.com.
A panel of HOKA judges will evaluate entries based on two questions:
1️⃣ What are you already doing to keep your community active, and what’s the vision for your initiative?
2️⃣ How would up to £40,000 of HOKA support help take it to the next level?
Entries will be judged on how realistic they are, and their potential for lasting impact, originality, and inclusivity across diverse communities.
You can only enter once, so make it count. Every entry will also be entered into an additional prize draw to win 5 pairs of Skyward X 2 for their community — so you can go big, and go far.
Head to the link in bio to enter your initiative now 🪽
T&Cs apply. Visit the Lift Hackney sign-up page on HOKA.com through the link in bio to learn more.
