VOLUNTEERS from the Ealing Half Marathon have won the sport category of the 2017 Team London Awards.

The awards celebrate the individuals, teams and corporate volunteers who make outstanding contributions to their communities.

The Ealing team, who play a significant part in helping everything to go smoothly on race day, won the award for their outstanding contribution to volunteering in sport.

It is a huge accolade for the team and for the Ealing Half, which is known for its great atmosphere and outstanding community support.

All money raised by the race is invested straight back into projects in the community.

The Ealing Half won the silver award in the Best Half Marathon category (≥ 5,000) at The 2017 Running Awards this year, having been voted the UK’s best half-marathon at the same awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

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Voting is now open for The 2018 Running Awards and the Ealing Half has again been nominated. Anyone wishing to vote has until November 29, before the shortlists are announced in December.

Set up in 2012 as a legacy to London’s Olympic Games, it welcomes runners of all nationalities wanting to soak up the famous #EalingFeeling.

The 13.1-mile course takes runners on closed roads through Central Ealing, Montpelier, Pitshanger, West Ealing, Hanwell and St Stephens before crossing the finish line in Lammas Park.

The 2018 race takes place on Sunday, September 30, with the Ealing Mini Mile and the Family Mile taking place the day before.

Race Director Sandra Courtney said: “We are absolutely thrilled that our volunteers have won the Team London award. It is a huge credit to all those who put in their own time and effort to ensure our event is the very best it can be.”

Discounted early-bird entries are available for next year’s race until January 31, costing £38 (affiliated) or £40 (unaffiliated).  

Go to www.ealinghalfmarathon.com for further race info. You can also like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ealinghalf and follow @EalingHalf #EalingFeeling on Twitter and Instagram.