Porsche Signs Up as Sponsor of Ealing Half Marathon
Race will be led out by a Taycan the car company's electric model
The Porsche dealership in Chiswick
August 22, 2023
Ealing Half Marathon has signed a major sponsorship deal with the Porsche Retail Group who will now be providing financial backing to this year’s event.
The luxury car dealership network will be the Official Car Partner for his years Half Marathon on Sunday 24 September as well as the Ealing Mini Marathon being run the previous day.
As part of the arrangement, the runners in the Half Marathon will be led out by a Porsche Taycan, the car company’s first all-electric vehicle.
In addition, Porsche Retail Group will provide financial support, resources, and logistical assistance to help ensure the smooth execution of the event.
Additionally, participants and attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Porsche vehicles firsthand. Porsche Retail Group's dedicated team will be present throughout the event to provide information and showcase the brand's latest innovations and automotive technology
"We are excited to join forces with the Ealing Half Marathon as the official sponsor," said Tim Brown, Centre Principal, Porsche Centre West London. "The half marathon perfectly encapsulates the spirit of perseverance, community, and determination, qualities that resonate strongly with our brand. We believe in promoting a healthy lifestyle and inspiring individuals to push their limits, and this event provides the ideal platform to accomplish that. We are honoured to support the local community and be part of this exciting journey."
The event organisers said, “With Porsche Retail Group's backing, the event is set to reach new heights, attracting a diverse range of participants, and elevating the half marathon's status within the sporting community.”
The start of the 2022 race. Picture: Jake Bush Photography
The event has been voted the UK’s best half marathon and is run on fully closed roads that are traffic free. Thousands of spectators and hundreds of volunteers make sure that runners have an amazing experience.
It is a community event organised for runners for runners.
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