The countdown is on for Colchester’s popular annual half marathon and here at KAT Marketing we are limbering up to take part once again.
KAT Marketing are delighted to sponsor the event for another year, but in truth, it is our Head of Content Julian Read who is really doing the hard yards (literally) as he will be pounding the streets of Colchester knowing there is no pain, no glory as he completes the 13.1-mile route.
But as ever, the rest of the KAT team will also be doing their bit to support Julian and all the runners not only through sponsoring the event but through manning a water station, providing that oh-so-welcome hydration for the ‘home stretch’ at Mile 11.
This year’s half marathon is being held on Sunday 8th March, taking the determined runners on a route starting at the JobServe Community Stadium, winding through Colchester city centre and the scenic country lanes of Langham and Boxted before finishing back at the stadium.
It is being organised again by the phenomenal Robin Cancer Trust which works relentlessly to deliver cancer awareness, education and support to young people affected by testicular, ovarian and germ cell cancers.
The race, first run in 2011, has become a key fixture in Colchester’s events calendar and last year raised an incredible £92,000 for the trust.
KAT Marketing MD Katie Skingle said: “We are so proud to support this fantastic event and are official sponsors for the third year running.
“The runners are awesome and we applaud each and every one of them for taking part to raise money for this brilliant charity.
“Being part of the community is central to our ethos here at KAT Marketing and we will be there on the day manning a water station and cheering all the runners on.”