What is Transcend?

That’s right we’re back bbz!! Get ready for Hackney’s first ever queer and trans only running and walking event, taking place during LGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations in July 2025. 5km and 10km distances, all abilities are welcome!

Organised by Queer Running Club to celebrate transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming people, to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by the trans community.

Half of your entry fee will go towards our trans siblings fundraisers for gender affirming surgeries.

All queer and trans people are welcome to run and walk. Allies are welcome to cheer! We ask that you: Be proud, Be supportive, Be respectful, No transphobia, No homophobia, No queerphobia, No racism, No sexism, No ableism, No harassment of any kind.

Bring your friends to support you. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Date

20/07/25 – 10am-3pm

Where

Hackney Marshes

Click here to sign up for more info.

Frequently Asked Questions

For updates follow @transcend.ldn on Instagram

Who is Queer Running Club?

Queer Running Club is a safe space for queer and trans people to run together.
Established in Hackney, East London in 2019.

This event would not be happening without the support of Neil at Beyond the Box, Mia at lululemon Spitalfields. Design by Hannah Dickins. Thank you so much!

BE PROUD, BE SUPPORTIVE, BE RESPECTFUL, NO TRANSPHOBIA, NO HOMOPHOBIA, NO QUEERPHOBIA, NO RACISM, NO SEXISM, NO ABLEISM, NO HARASSMENT OF ANY KIND.