More than 50 property professionals swapped business attire for running shoes to take part in the inaugural Propertymark One Fun Run on Friday, raising more than £2,000 for The Propertymark Trust.
Held before the start of the Propertymark One conference, participants gathered at dawn to complete a 5km route, bringing together runners, joggers, walkers and even one dinosaur-costumed participant in support of the industry’s charity.
The event itself generated £1,000, with the total exceeding £2,000 thanks to additional donations made throughout the day. Further fundraising came through sales of mental health workbooks created by David Mintz and signed copies of Hacking Humanity, donated by keynote speaker Lara Lewington.
Participants wore their medals proudly throughout the conference, helping to spark conversations around wellbeing, fundraising and the support available through The Propertymark Trust.
SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE
Angharad Trueman, Past President ARLA Propertymark and Group Lettings Director at Andrews Property Group, says: “The response to our first Propertymark One Fun Run has been incredible.
“Seeing more than 50 people up before sunrise, encouraging one another around the course and raising such an amazing amount for The Propertymark Trust was genuinely inspiring.
“From serious runners chasing personal bests to walkers enjoying the experience – and even a dinosaur crossing the finish line – the event perfectly demonstrated the supportive and inclusive spirit of our industry.
“We hope this is just the beginning of an annual tradition.”
“The support shown through the additional donations for David’s workbooks and Lara’s signed books made the achievement even more special, and we hope this is just the beginning of an annual tradition.”
INVALUABLE SUPPORT
Sarka Wilde, regional Propertymark Executive for Oxfordshire and managing director of Distinct Property Consultants, adds: “The Propertymark Trust provides invaluable support to members when they need it most, and events like this make a real difference.
“Whether people ran their fastest ever 5km, walked every step or completed the course in fancy dress, everyone contributed to something much bigger than themselves.
“The generosity shown through the fundraising activities across the day highlights the incredible community spirit within our profession.”
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Megan Eighteen, Head of Development at Home Finders in Swindon, says: “There was something really special about seeing so many people swapping business attire for running shoes before the conference had even begun.
“The Propertymark One Fun Run brought people together, created lasting memories and, most importantly, raised vital funds for an incredible charity.
“Seeing participants wearing their medals with pride throughout the conference, alongside the smiles created by our dinosaur runner, perfectly captured the spirit of the event.
“The support for the mental health workbooks and Lara Lewington’s signed books showed just how willing our industry is to back initiatives that make a genuine difference, and I’m sure next year’s event will be even bigger.”
Organisers also thanked Propertymark, Goodlord and Agents Giving for supporting the event, which is expected to become a regular feature of future Propertymark One conferences.
