2025 Marathon March date announced
The Marathon March is a 26.2 mile walk that takes place every year, with Palace fans taking on the challenge to raise vital money for young south Londoners.
WHAT AND WHEN IS IT?
The Marathon March is now in its ninth year and has secured its place in the calendars of hundreds of Palace fans. It’s a marathon, but instead of running, we walk, talk, and make new friends and connections on the way. This year, it’s taking place on Saturday 11th October 2025, during the international break.
You can sign up here.
Since 2016, Palace fans have raised over half a million pounds for young people across our community. With a whopping number of participants last year – 220 – and money raised – £90,000 – we need your help to make it even bigger for 2025.
In the past, we’ve had Palace royalty like Mark Bright, Andrew Johnson join us on the walk.
First time doing the March? Here are five things you need to know.
WHY TAKE PART?
We already run tried and tested programmes to help improve young people’s mental and physical health, advance their employment prospects, and support them with mental health challenges through mentoring. You can find out more about our work, here.
We all love south London, but we know it can be tough growing up here. We know our programmes work, but we need more funds to reach more people.
The money you raise by doing the Marathon March helps us do exactly that.
But remember, this isn’t a race and it’s not competitive – it’s a chance for Palace fans to get together, chat Palace and do something special for the local community.
Still not sure? Hear from Pete, a lifelong Palace fan on how he made the Marathon March a family tradition.
THE DETAILS
The Marathon March is on Saturday 11th October 2025 . The route begins and ends at Selhurst Park, culminating with a lap of the pitch and a Palace party in the Malcolm Allison Lounge.
You will receive your very own Marathon March T-Shirt and finishers medal, a training programme created by Palace fan and personal trainer Beulah Pickles and a fundraising guide to help you with your sponsorship.
Marchers are asked to pay a registration fee of £25 (£20 for half route, £10 under 18s) and to commit to raising a minimum of £300 each in sponsorship.
To sign up to the 2024 Marathon March, click HERE.
If you want to fundraise as a family or a group we will ask you to commit to the below pledges:
- Group of four = £600
- Group of five = £750
- Group of six = £900
- Group of 7+ = £1,000
Contact the fundraising team (fundraising@palaceforlife.org) if you want to fundraise as a group or if you have any questions.
Sign up to the 2025 Marathon March, HERE.
Check out the highlights from the 2024 Marathon March below!