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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
15
Juni

Merch, Merch, Merch

Merch, Merch, Merch So ein Halbmarathon ist schon eine erinnerungswürdige Sache. Wochen- und monatelang bereitet man sich auf diesen einen Tag vor. Man darf sein Hobby für einen Vormittag mit 24.000 Gleichgesinnten teilen und wird dabei von noch viel mehr Menschen von der Seite aus angefeuert. Und dann ist da noch diese Strecke, die sich […] 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
23
Apr.

MOVEMENT: Your Official 2026 Shirt

MOVEMENT: Your Official 2026 Shirt The design for the 2026 shirt is here—and it perfectly captures what this race is all about. At its core: movement. Not just as athletic performance, but as a shared experience. The design brings together runners and iconic Hamburg silhouettes in a dynamic interplay of motion, city, and community. In […] mehr
03
März

New registration record

New registration record The biggest party in the event’s history Recently, bib number 18,001 crossed the virtual registration desk – making it official: the hella hamburg half marathon 2026 will be the biggest party in the history of our event. Once again, just as in 2025, we will break the participation record. And you are […] mehr
15
Jan.

Rollin’ and tumblin’

Rollin’ and tumblin’ Why skating is no longer part of the hella hamburg half marathon For 27 years, skating was an integral part of the hella hamburg half marathon. In 1998, participants were able to take part on wheels for the first time—and in the years that followed, it developed into one of the largest skate […] mehr
23
Juni

How to beat the heat

How to beat the heat Dear half marathoners, This is a summer half marathon and it can get warm. To ensure that you still reach the finish line healthy and happy, please follow the tips below. Pre-race Start drinking more water on the days before your run. This will ‘thin’ the blood and relieve the […] mehr
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