David is the CEO of the company. He co-founded the company with Nick in 2014 and delivered the inaugural Swansea Half Marathon and countless events since. He is responsible for the strategy, corporate strategic partnerships, and sponsorship. A keen runner, cyclist and wannabe swimmer, he has over 25 years of project management experience, including a BSc (Hons) in Construction and Project Management. David enjoys the challenges of pulling together the planning and logistics for the events, as well as the dynamic experience of event weekend.

Tash joined the team in 2016 and is now the Managing Director of Front Runner Events and Race Director at all of our self-delivered events. She shares a passion for helping charities achieve their fundraising targets and a wealth of experience in all areas of event management. Tash took up running in 2014 following the announcement of Swansea’s first half marathon, several half marathons and marathons later Tash is still an avid runner.

Nick co-founded Swansea Half Marathon along with David in 2014, since that time he has seen the company evolve into what it is today and although it remains a small but dynamic team he remains to be the lead in overseeing the operations and logistics of each event. This involves everything race and event related and includes all stages of event management from the planning to implementation of each event. Whether it be race route planning, event build, co-ordinating volunteer and crew, to race village design, he plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth ‘running’ on race day. Nick is an experienced long distance runner, dog lover and fitness fanatic.

Emma is the marketing director at Front Runner Events, she deals with the advertising, public relations, communications and marketing strategy. She helped set the company up with David and Nick and has enjoyed seeing the business grow and develop over the years. She also took up running as a result of working with team which has helped her gain a greater understanding of the expectation of our event participants making our team a truly grassroots organisation.

Joining us as a Marketing Intern. She's proud to be gaining hands-on experience with us at Front Runner Events Ltd. She said "This experience is not only shaping my approach to my final year at Swansea University but also preparing me for a future career in Events Management after I graduate."

Elliott has been helping Front Runner Events since he was a child by regularly volunteering at our events over the years. He fulfils the role of Events Assistant and enjoys helping runners with their queries, liaising with businesses and assisting the technical director in race logistics. He enjoys running, cycling and swimming and recently completed Ironman 70.3.