Esther and Chris are running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this October for Meeting Needs — the events industry's own charity — and yes, it's already a competition.

We're both in training (well, Esther is, Chris is working on it), we both work in this industry we love, and we both just got new trainers — unintentionally his and hers (bleurch).

Meeting Needs funds life-changing grants for small charities doing extraordinary things — from trauma-informed play for children in Ukraine to food provisions for families in the UK. Last year our industry raised over £135,000. We want to help beat that in 2026.

Sponsor us. Pick a favourite. Every pound goes directly to where it's needed most. 🏃‍♀️🏃