London Speaker Hire provides sound hire and PA systems for running events. We have supplied sound for fun runs and marathons, including warm-up sessions and start and finish lines.
Whether you are planning a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, charity run or school fundraising run, we can discuss equipment and technical support for the areas where people gather. We work directly with organisers or alongside existing production partners.
A sound setup focused on the warm-up area or event village can support instructor-led routines, playlists and welcome announcements. Wired or wireless microphones and a mixing desk bring speech and music together. Tell us which playback devices you plan to use and whether the instructor needs their hands free.
A focused PA serves start pens for wave calls, participant briefings and countdowns. Speaker positions and microphone choices depend on the crowd, the space and where the presenter will be working. Music and announcements can be controlled from an agreed position.
Finish areas often need a different coverage pattern for spectators and arriving runners. Uses include commentary on incoming runners, music, sponsor mentions, prizegiving and thank-you speeches. Share the presentation timetable so the equipment and agreed support match the programme.
Warm-ups, the start, finish and sponsor areas may need separate sound systems or a shared audio feed. We discuss where the areas sit, what each needs to hear and whether activities happen at the same time.
LSH also uses wireless audio transmission at running events to relay sound between agreed points. Where a cable run is impractical, a wireless audio link may be an option, subject to the site layout and the suitability of the system. Discuss the proposed link positions with us before the equipment is specified.
Core hire options include PA speakers and sound systems, wired and wireless microphones, mixing desks and music playback connections. DJ equipment is available where a DJ forms part of the programme. Crew communications can also be discussed for the production team.
Choose equipment-only hire if you have a crew in place, or discuss delivery, setup and technical crew support. The exact scope and hours are agreed before the booking. Agencies, charities and sponsors can also enquire about sound for a particular warm-up area, cheer point, hospitality space or activation within a larger event.
For presentation or sponsor areas, screens, video, lighting and power distribution for hired equipment can be considered where relevant. For outdoor events, discuss available power, weather protection, equipment positions and cable routes before choosing the setup.
To help us suggest suitable options, send:
Event date, location and an outline running order.
A site plan showing warm-up, start, finish and other audio areas.
Expected crowd numbers at each area, rather than registrations alone.
Plans for instructors, commentators, music and presentations.
Any existing equipment or production suppliers involved.
Available power, access and setup/collection times.
Whether you want equipment only, setup or agreed crew support, and your working budget.
Contact our team to discuss your running event. You do not need to select equipment before getting in touch.
