A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197

What does it really take to bring a brand-new race to life? In this episode, race director Marcus Brown takes you behind the scenes of the Hackney Legacy Half Marathon, sharing the highs, the lows, and the countless moving parts of organising a major community-driven race. From securing permits to selling tickets, building hype, and making sure race day is one to remember, we dive into the journey so far. With just weeks to go until race day on March 16th, 2025, at Victoria Park, we reflect on the challenges, the wins, and the incredible support from Victoria Park Harriers and the team around us. Alongside fellow cofounder Brad Farrant, we’re working to make this event truly special—one that brings together runners of all backgrounds and helps them build confidence ahead of their big goals. It’s been a little while since my last episode, as this new role has taken up a huge part of my time but I’m back, and over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing my journey as we head towards race day. Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the movement! Click here to purchase tickets head via let’s do this

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A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197 is an episode from A Runner’s Life by Marcus Brown.

This episode is 00:14:53 long.

This episode was published on Feb 8, 2025.

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