Community RunFest Blog

Meet Alex Beard, founder and Pilates instructor, who’ll be helping bring energy and wellbeing to Community RunFest Rayleigh this summer. Tell us about your business I’m a Pilates instructor teaching mat and reformer classes across Leigh-on-Sea and Rayleigh, with a strong focus on building a supportive and inclusive community. Alongside studio sessions, I host free beach Pilates to make movement accessible for everyone and lower the barrier to entry into fitness. My approach g

On Wednesday 29th April the Community RunFest team hit Rayleigh high street. Meeting members of the public to spread the word about Community RunFest, taking place on Sunday 12th July 2026. It was a fantastic day connecting with the community , sharing the excitement, and getting people involved. But we didn't stop there.. The team also took on a running challenge, continuously circling a 1k lap of Rayleigh high street for 90 minutes, completing an incredible 15 laps. Energy