When more than a hundred people march the 26.2 miles from Selhurst Park to Trafalgar Square, they will be joined by a special guest.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed he will join fans for the Palace for Life Foundation marathon on October 13 in support of the club’s official charity.

Last year, Parish walked the final five miles of the charity walk, which raised more than £67,000 for the foundation’s work with vulnerable young south Londoners, as well as making a charitable donation.

This year Parish is encouraging fans to join him in supporting that cause.

"I have seen first-hand the amazing work the Foundation does to inspire young people to make genuine, long lasting changes to their lives," he said.

"In 2017, I was inspired to see so many Palace fans come together for the Marathon March in support of the foundation's work and that is why I have decided to take part this October.

“The Marathon March is a really unique way for south Londoners to support the foundation and raise vital funds to help the community, I'm really looking forward to the challenge and would encourage Palace fans to join me."

So far more than 120 Palace fans have signed up to take part in the march.

The event is open to anyone, and is non-competitive, where the primary aim is to raise money for Palace for Life Foundation.

All participants are asked to register for £25 and commit to raising a minimum of £300 each in sponsorship.

All that do will see their name printed in the Palace matchday programme and on the Palace for Life website.