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Date: Saturday 23rd September 2023
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Distance: 10km/25km/50km 
Apply by: 5th August 2023
Registration Fee: FREE
Minimum Fundraising: £200 - £400

What is Scotty’s March?

Scotty’s March is one of our biggest fundraising events. There are three distance options available and your choice of how you cover them, this challenge is great for all ages and abilities. Everyone can get involved!

How long is Scotty’s March?

There are three distance options available: 10km, 25km and 50km. Walk, jog or run – how you want to complete the challenge is up to you!

Where is Scotty’s March?

Scotty’s March will start and finish at the base camp in Henley-On-Thames in Oxfordshire, close to the town of Reading and easily accessible from London. The march will take participants on an epic journey through the finest countryside England has to offer; a historic trail across beautiful nature reserves, through sprawling forests and over soaring hills. It's a route with real variety and guaranteed to be a day to remember.

When is Scotty’s March?

Scotty’s March will take place Saturday 23rd September 2023. Applications are open until 5th August 2023.

What happens after the March?

After the March, once you’ve returned to the base camp at Henley-on-Thames. You can either head home or some people camp or stay nearby and join in the Saturday night celebration BBQ and entertainment (Please note, this is not organised or anything to do with Scotty's).

Does it cost anything?

For our Members and Springboarders, the Scotty’s March is completely FREE. (If anyone chooses to join you, they will need to pay the registration fee.)

The only money involved is the amount you fundraise!   If anyone chooses to join you, they will need to pay the registration fee.

There is a minimum fundraising requirement for each distance. You must raise the following amounts to take part:

10km - £200
25km - £300
50km - £400

Do I receive anything?

When your online fundraiser reaches £50 or more, you'll receive a pair of Scotty's shoelaces. Raise over £100 and you’ll be sent your very own Scotty’s t-shirt to wear with pride. Items will be sent closer to the event.

How do I start a fundraiser?

We’ve created a step-by-step guide of everything you need to do here.  

Don’t worry, setting up a Scotty’s March fundraiser is super simple and the whole process only takes a few minutes!

Fundraising tips:

Set a fundraising goal - Setting a target results in almost 50% more donations! Aim high – if you surpass your target, why not set yourself a new one? 
Share your page far and wide - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are great places to promote your fundraiser and let family and friends know about the cause. Group chats and online forums can also be great ways to spread the word! 
Ask your employer (Springboarders) if they have a matched giving policy - If your employer has a matched giving policy, you could double the money you raise overnight. Make sure to ask if there’s anything they can do to help.   
Think outside the box - Some of the most successful fundraisers are those which do something a little unexpected. Sometimes that can be as simple as wearing a fun costume or making the challenge that little bit more intense.
Keep your supporters up to date - Let everyone know how your fundraiser is doing and keep people up to date with any training you might be doing. If people see you're working hard, it could spur them on to support you.