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On Sunday 23rd June, for this year's International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), I'll be lacing up my running shoes to run a unique engineering landmarks marathon route through London! I'm not  running for the love of it (not many people profess to enjoying 26.2 miles on their feet), I'm running to raise donations for the incredible IET Futures Fund! 🏃‍♀️

I'll be running a route through the heart of London to help showcase the engineering that is all around us and celebrate some of the most iconic (and more obscure) engineering landmarks the city has to offer. What makes this even more special is that I'll be highlighting the incredible contributions of women engineers to some of these landmarks and finishing at our very own historic and iconic engineering venue, IET London: Savoy Place.

This marathon isn't just about the route. It's about making a real difference for the future of engineering. That's why I'm raising donations for the IET's Futures Fund. This fund plays a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians, supporting them to reach their full potential so they can help find solutions to our biggest global challenges. Donations play an important role in funding work to help more young people experience engineering and receive support to pursue a career in the sector – it's a cause that's extremely close to my heart.

You can learn more about the IET Futures Fund here.

Excited to follow along? Be sure to check out my LinkedIn at @ElsaScott for regular updates and behind the scenes action.

Thank you for your support and wish me luck,

Elsa