On the last Sunday in September the borough’s streets will once again be filled with crowds as around thousands of people run the Ealing Half Marathon. Hundreds of local volunteers are crucial to the event taking place: could you be one?
As well as being a key part of a race that has won multiple national awards, you will also receive a free breakfast roll and drink to keep you going, an entry into a prize draw for lots of goodies and also a free race place for the 2026 Ealing Half Marathon.
Since it started in 2012, the Ealing Half Marathon has grown in stature to become a firm fixture in the UK running calendar.
One of the secrets to the event’s success is the involvement of the local community. And, if you have not signed up to run the half marathon yourself on Sunday 28 September (or your children aren’t involved in the Ealing Mini Mile the day before), you can still get involved by volunteering to help on the day.
Nearly all of those who volunteer are people who live locally and they provide most of the marshaling to ensure the 13.1-mile route is clear of traffic and safe for runners, as well as providing water stations, bag drop facilities and staffing the race village in Lammas Park.
Nearly 300 people still needed
The half marathon needs around 700 volunteers but, at the time of publishing this article, almost 300 people were still needed.
Race director Sandra Courtney said: “We’ve been overwhelmed each year by the support of the community.
“It’s a brilliant way to give back, cheer on our runners and be part of something special: a day full of community spirit and good vibes. We couldn’t do this event without our volunteers and we really value and appreciate their help. They become part of the Ealing Half Marathon family.
“You can even volunteer in groups of family or friends, or work colleagues.”
The Ealing Half Marathon’s charity arm, We Run Ealing, recently set up an ultra marathon, which took place for the second time this March.
What’s in it for me?
You will receive:
- A free place at next year’s Ealing Half Marathon
- A breakfast roll and drink
- Entry into a draw to win prizes, including vouchers from our Up & Running, a bottle of champagne, and a voucher for Sunday Carvery at The Castle Inn
You can sign up on the Ealing Half Marathon’s website.
