Marathon March
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 IS IT?
The Marathon March, is now in its tenth 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. Next year, it’s taking place on Saturday 3rd October 2026, during the international break.
You can register your interest to walk with us here.
Last year was another March for the history books, 251 Palace fans came together to raise over £125,000 for the community!
Next year marks the TENTH Marathon March, and we’d love your support to make it an extra special celebration.
In the past, we’ve had Palace royalty like Mark Bright, Andrew Johnson and Fliss Gibbons 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 Satch & Matthew, lifelong Palace fans on why the Marathon March means so much to them.
THE DETAILS
The Marathon March is on Saturday 3rd October 2026 . 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.
Registrations aren’t quite open yet, but you can register your interest here for next year, and we’ll be in touch to let you know when you can sign up!
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.
Can’t make it to Selhurst Park?
No problem! The Marathon March can be completed remotely, giving you the freedom to take part from anywhere in the world.
Walk your own route, through city streets, local parks, or countryside trails, and bring the Palace spirit to your corner of the world.
All remote Marathon Marchers will receive an official t-shirt and finisher’s medal to celebrate their achievement.
Please contact the fundraising team (fundraising@palaceforlife.org) if you would like to March for us remotely next year.
Check out the highlights from the record-breaking 2025 Marathon March below!