They came, they ran, they conquered.
More than 3,000 runners claimed well-deserved glory for their outstanding achievements in the 2026 Colchester Half Marathon. Some raced and raced hard smashing records which we mere mortals cannot even comprehend. Others may not have raced quite so hard but what they did was to give their all for so many amazing causes including for the organisers, the brilliant Robin Cancer Trust.
We also wanted to give a shout out to the incredible volunteers who made the whole event possible including the zone and water station marshals who cheered on the runners and made sure they stayed hydrated along the route.
Our KAT pack was among that number, manning a water station out in the Boxted countryside to give the runners moral support and encouragement as well as thousands of cups of water. And it was such an honour to have played our part. At KAT Marketing, we have been long-term sponsors of this fantastic event which has become a staple of the Colchester calendar, and we also support a range of other events and charities.
We have supported the children’s charity, the NSPCC for two decades and continue to be dedicated to this important cause. Other organisations which we have supported in the past year have include CALM – the Campaign Against Living Miserably – St Helena Hospice, Compassionate Communities and we have championed a number of smaller charities with free PR support including Sands, which offers help to anyone affected by the loss of a baby.
All of this we do in addition to our day job because we profoundly believe KAT Marketing is so much more than just a business and our ambitions go far beyond the bottom line.
It is our mission not only to be successful for our clients but also to make a difference and enrich the lives of others both in our Colchester community and beyond. And if that means standing on the side of the road and shouting enthusiastically, then so be it. We are just pleased to play our part.