Nine things you'll love about the Marathon March

Foundation

4 Jul 2025

It's back – Palace for Life Foundation's 2025 Marathon March is now just a few months away...

A key date on the Palace calendar for the best part of a decade, the Marathon March is now an unmissable event for hundreds of Palace fans – with this year the ninth edition.

If you've never heard of the Marathon March before, it's a marathon – but instead of running, participants walk, talk, and make new friends and connections on the way.

This year, the event takes place on Saturday, 11th October 2025.

This can be the year you join them, raising funds for many valuable causes along the way. But if you're still unsure on whether the Marathon March is for you - here's nine reasons why it is not be missed.

1) Get your Palace fix when there’s no game

The Marathon March always lands during the October international break – perfect timing if you’re missing your Palace fix. You’ll spend the day with around 200 fellow fans, chatting all things Palace and finish at Selhurst Park.

2) You’ll do a lap of the pitch at the end

Your legs might be feeling it after 26.2 miles, but there’s always a bit of energy left for a lap of honour around the Selhurst pitch.

It’s a brilliant photo op, and a rare chance to soak in the unique charm of our home from pitch level.

3) You’ll genuinely be making a difference to young people in South London

Every penny raised goes towards the areas that need it most. That could mean buying kit for our free football sessions, or paying for a young person’s interview clothes – the things that really matter.

4) You’ll feel great having completed a tough challenge

We won’t lie, the Marathon March isn’t easy. But the sense of achievement afterwards is huge. Plus, you’ll be able to brag about it on Strava.

5) You’ll meet like-minded people

Everyone taking part shares one big thing: a love for Crystal Palace. So, whoever you meet, there will be something to talk about!

6) Free food

Do we need to say more? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks - and even a free drink at the Palace party to round it all off.

7) Something to train for

Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness or just need a reason to get out for a walk, the Marathon March is a great goal to aim for. Sometimes we all need that extra motivation.

8) Familiar faces

In previous years, we had some recognisable names join us for all or some of the walk, including Mark Bright and Andy Johnson!

9) It’s just a really, really good day

There’s something special about it, the sense of togetherness, the challenge, the laughs, the cause. By the end of the day, tired legs and all, you’ll understand why so many people come back year after year.

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 2025 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.

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