What’s it all about?

Each year, the Marathon March brings together Palace fans, legends and supporters to generate funds for a variety of our inspiring projects and causes.

It’s a marathon, but instead of running, we walk, talk, and make new friends and connections on the way.

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.

Of course, there’s no better way to get a real insight into the Marathon March than by viewing the highlights from last year’s event…

When and where does it take place?

When participants cross the finish line at Selhurst Park on Saturday 11 October, they’ll be welcomed in true Palace style, with the chance to see and get photos with football’s most iconic trophies: the FA Cup & the Community Shield.

Where does the March go?

This year’s March will feature familiar landmarks like Battersea Bridge and the Power Station, and is flatter, friendlier on the legs, but there’s no escaping the final push back up to Selhurst Park (don’t worry the celebrations will be worth it!)

Take a look a the route on Maps, here.

Who is taking part?

Over 220 members of the Crystal Palace community are set to take part, including returning club legends, Mark Bright and AJ!

And new to this year, former Palace Women’s player, Fliss Gibbons will be taking part. After joining Crystal Palace in 2022, Fliss became an instrumental figure in the Women’s Championship. In the 2023-24 season, she led the league in assists (eight in total), helping secure Palace’s historic promotion to the Women’s Super League for the first time. Having completed an amazing run with Palace, including winning the PFA Community Champion, Fliss announced her retirement at the end of the 2024-25 season, but is returning to support our work in the community.

What do participants get?

As well as completing a personal challenge, participants will also receive a Marathon March T-shirt and finishers’ medal.

What’s more, a special Marathon March menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner, will be keeping fuelled those taking on the challenge.

Most importantly, however, all participants have committed to raising a minimum of £300 each in sponsorship, and so will be taking part having already made a massive difference to a range of good causes.

How can I get involved?

Palace for Life welcome everyone to the Marathon March, so if you’re not taking part, come along, stand alongside the route, and lend your support to our fantastic walkers!

Want to show further support? Click the button below to donate, or, if you have any queries, please contact the Palace for Life fundraising team (fundraising@palaceforlife.org).

South London is a diverse community with hundreds of thousands of talented young people who, given the right opportunities, will contribute so much to the future of our city.

Your donations will directly support the Foundation’s work and make a real impact, for real people. Thank you.