The Outrunners

The Outrunners are a Hackney-based running crew who all share a passion for running and doing good in their local area. They provide a sense of community and belonging, supporting each other to be the best they can be. Their charitable vision is to make Hackney equal – a place where everyone is included, and no one is left behind. Find out more about them from founder Tyler Williams Green (pictured above).

How has this past year or so been for you?
It’s been tough for the crew, but we have come together to support the local community! We have delivered more than 1,000 food parcels, run an online career mentoring event for 90 young people, started a mentoring programme, launched three youth running clubs and a Couch to 5K running group.

How has running helped your mental and physical health during the last 18 months (especially during lockdown)?
It’s been so important to the crew. We have done weekly challenges to get everyone moving and positive during these tricky times. We’ve kept connected using online Zoom classes during full lock down and used our time to make sure our local Hackney community is safe.

What does community mean to you?
Community is everything to the Outrunners! We run in the community, and we give back to the community. We want our community to feel supported and strive for more equal opportunities.

Jun 28, 2021 ·

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We Run As One

A campaign that shines a light on the incredibly diverse running communities that take part in The Big Half each year.

Do you feel part of the wider running community?
Totally, our Outrunners 5K and 10K races really helped showcase this. We had everyone from our youth running clubs, mentors and mentees, our adult running club and the parents of kids all coming together to cheer one another along! With water guns to keep everyone cool as it was 29 degrees on race day.

Why do you think people should take up running?
Because it keeps you fit, helps keep you happy, and if you join a running club it gives you a crew!

Have you run The Big Half previously? If so, what did you think of it?
Yes our crew ran it last year and it was amazing! It’s like a running festival of celebration.

Why do you think people should get involved?
Because it’s the only race in London that truly feels like a community event. It’s incredibly diverse and brings all types of runners together in the same space.

Why is it important for you to be part of this event and come together with others to ‘run as one’?
Because it’s a celebration of running. It doesn’t feel like an exclusive event.

What are you most looking forward to about this year’s event?
Bringing all the crew together as one!