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21
Juli

Cancellation & Refund Request: To Race or Not to Race

To Race or Not to Race – That Is the Question… Everything you need to know about cancelling your entry Dear Participants, thank you for your patience. The time has now come to make your decision: Will the hella hamburg half 2026 take place with or without you? If your answer to this question is […] mehr
03
Juli

Save the date: The party is just moving to autumn

Save the date: The party is just moving to autumn Dear Participants, We have great news: the hella hamburg half 2026 has a new race date! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the start line on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when Hamburg’s streets will once again belong to the running community. Our summer […] mehr
24
Juni

Event postponed

The hella hamburg half 2026 will not take place as planned Dear Participants, This is likely the most difficult decision we have had to make in the history of this event. After carefully assessing the current weather situation and holding extensive discussions with experts, the relevant authorities, and our partners, we have come to the […] mehr
22
Juni

Heart Check with cardisiography

Heart check with cardisiography Dear participants, even young and fit athletes can be affected by sudden cardiovascular failure – triggered by undetected heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, or infections. Particularly during intense physical exertion such as a half marathon, the heart is required to perform at its highest level: heart rate, body temperature, and stress hormone […] mehr
18
Juni

Tips for running in high temperatures

Tips for running in high temperatures Let’s face it: temperatures at the hella hamburg half can be high. That’s why we’d like to share what we’re doing—and what you can do—to ensure you’re well prepared for the conditions on race day. Pre-race Start hydrating well in the days leading up to the race. Proper hydration […] mehr
15
Juni

Merch, Merch, Merch

Merch, Merch, Merch A half marathon is the kind of experience that stays with you. You spend weeks and months preparing for this one special day. You get to share your passion with 24,000 like-minded runners for an entire morning, cheered on by even more spectators lining the course. And then there’s the route itself […] mehr
08
Juni

Race day essentials: Participant Information 2026

Race day upon us: Participant information 2026 Dear participants, In just a few weeks, we’ll turn the streets of Hamburg into the biggest 21.1-kilometre party this city has ever seen – and you’ll be part of it! To help you prepare for race day, we’re sharing the important event information with you. Further details will […] mehr
04
Juni

Course Preview: Your 2026 race route

Course Preview: Your 2026 race route In 2026, you can once again look forward to an officially measured 21.0975-kilometre sightseeing spectacular. We have once again packed around 50 landmarks and points of interest into one half marathon distance. Starting in the heart of St. Pauli, the course takes you through Hamburg’s famous entertainment district, the […] mehr
28
Apr.

24,000 of 24,000 entries… sold out

24,000 of 24,000 entries… sold out …and just like that, it happened: the hella hamburg half is sold out for the second year in a row. Once again, a record-breaking field of participants will make its way through the Hanseatic city. A 21.1-kilometre celebration unlike anything these streets have ever seen is officially guaranteed. All […] mehr
23
Apr.

Your Run. Your Style. Your Socks.

Your Run. Your Style. Your Socks. The official socks v6 are here. Once again they reflect the event visually—with clean lines, a Hamburg skyline, and HH HALF branding. Beyond the design, performance and comfort take center stage: breathable, well-fitting, and built to handle the demands of long distances. The socks can be exclusively pre-ordered during […] mehr
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