Frequently
Asked Questions

The platform automatically creates your fundraising page as part of your registration so there is no need to create another online fundraising page. If claiming a place with your organisation, your fundraising page will automatically link with your organisation fundraising page.

We would prefer you use the fundraising page created for you through the registration platform Funraisin. This is automatically created for you and linked to your team or organisation page making fundraising even easier for you. However, if you would like to use another provider please do speak to us so we can ensure we'll recognise your fundraising efforts when they arrive (not all sites send through fundraiser details).

We are here to help you fundraise every step of the way. The King’s Trust ask that everyone taking part raises a minimum sponsorship of £150 each; this helps us to cover the costs of putting on the event and ensures we maximise fundraising for young people.

Check out our fundraising tips for ideas to help you hit your target. We also have King’s Trust branded fundraising resources available to download on our website.

All sponsorship collected on your online fundraising page will be directly transferred to us. If you have collected any cash or cheques in support of your fundraising you can send in this offline money to us at the following address:

Palace to Palace Team, The King’s Trust, South London Centre, 8 Glade Path, London, SE1 8EG

Please make sure cheques are made payable to ‘The King's Trust’ and include a reference (i.e. your full name and Palace to Palace 2026) so we know which record to allocate the money to.​ 

If you do not feel you can raise the minimum sponsorship then please do get in touch. We are here to help in any way we can to support your fundraising efforts. Or you may make a personal contribution of £150 to ensure that The King’s Trust can continue supporting disadvantaged young people across the UK.

You can share your fundraising page by logging into your dashboard and using the share function.

We understand that asking people for donations can be tricky at times. That's why we have this really simple 'Get Support' tool in your dashboard which allows you to send personalised emails asking for support. It couldn't be easier!

Registering for Palace to Palace is quick and simple. Simply head to our Palace to Palace website and click the sign up now button. You’ll need to have decide which event – The Palace Walk or the cycle. If you choose the cycle, you can choose between the classic 50 mile route or the ultra 100 mile route that you’ll be doing. It then just takes a few minutes to register (don’t forget to have your credit or debit card handy).

If your company is paying for your registration fee then you will need to select ‘claim a pre-paid corporate place’ and enter your team claim code, which will be provided to you by your company Team Captain or by the Non-Participating Team Administrator, over email upon registering. 

Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Registration fees vary depending on when you sign up and which route you sign up for.  

Corporate partners bulk buying min of 5 places are automatically given a 10% discount. Prices including the discount are:

There are two ways of entering a corporate team:

• Promote the event within your company and encourage employees to purchase their own places via the main registration page.
• Purchasing places in bulk via our corporate team places option, so that your employees don’t have to pay the registration fee. Once a bulk buy has been brought, you will be sent a link and a claim code to forward on to your employees. 

Find out more information on our corporate page.

Yes, you can join or create a team through your participant dashboard once signed up. 

To create your team, log in to your online dashboard.  

On your dashboard, you will then see an option to ‘Create a Team’:  

You can then add your team details in as you would like.  

After pressing ‘Create Team’, you will then be given a link to share with your friends so they can join you! 

All participants taking part in the cycle ride must be aged 16 or over on the date of the event.

All participants taking part in the walk must be aged 14 or over on the date of the event.

Any participant under 18 at the time of registering must take part with a parent or guardian over the age of 18 and sign a waiver provided by The King's Trust. 

Please email palace@kingstrust.org.uk to request the waiver.

Yes – we’ll be in touch regularly with any updates you need to know about, so please make sure you read our emails. We’ll also give you some great tips on training, nutrition, bike maintenance and fundraising.

If you’re no longer able to take part in the event or would like to defer your place, please email the Palace to Palace team or call 0207 543 1370 to let us know.

Please note that your registration fee is non-refundable.

If you’re no longer able to take part in the event, please email the Palace to Palace team (palace@kingstrust.org.uk) or call 0207 543 1370 to let us know you’d like to withdraw your place. Please note that your registration fee is non-refundable. 

If you require a disability companionr or carer to support you at the event, we can offer them a complimentary ticket. Please email palace@kingstrust.org.uk and we’ll provide you with a unique code to claim their free place.

25 September 2026

Yes, photos will be taken throughout the event and made available after the event. We will send you a link with details on how to access these. 

If you opted into recieving a t-shirt during registration, these will be sent out in your race pack a few weeks before the event.

We recommend that they meet you at the finish so they can cheer you on as you cross the finish line and watch you collect your medal. There is a lot happening at our end village this year including refreshment stalls, live music, and demonstrations for all participants, so please encourage your friends and family to meet you at the end.  

Race packs will be out from early September. In it you’ll find your bike number (with timing chip in), your bib numbers to attach to your shirt and your branded t-shirt (if you opted in during registration)

If you haven’t received your race pack by 30^th September please email us at palace@kingstrust.org.uk

Palace to Palace is a cycle ride taking place on Sunday 4th October 2026, in aid of The King's Trust. There are two route options, the Classic 50-mile route and the 100-mile Ultra route. Both routes start on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace and finish at Battersea Park. You can check out the full routes on the cycle page.

Palace to Palace is open to anybody over the age of 16 who is enthusiastic about cycling and raising money for a great cause. If you are under 18, you must attend the event with an adult. You must be confident to ride on open roads and in traffic and obey the Highway Code at all times. Please note that Palace to Palace is not a race, most people take part to enjoy a fun cycle ride.

Each rider taking part in the event must commit to fundraising a minimum of £150 per person. All riders must fundraise exclusively for The King’s Trust.

Yes. You must wear a correctly fitting cycle helmet in order to participate.

If you are Sikh and wear a turban there’s no legal requirements of wearing a helmet. However, we do strongly recommend for everyone to use them on the day. All riders need their own insurance and if you choose not to wear a helmet for religious reasons you need to be aware the event is on open roads.

You need to be confident to ride on open roads and in traffic. All riders are chip timed for control purposes but please note that Palace to Palace is not a race, most people take part to enjoy a fun cycle ride. Many of our participants are not experienced cyclists, but some people who take part are experienced and do choose to try to beat personal best times. We encourage advanced cyclists to take part in the Ultra. 

We recommend all riders review the British Cycling road safety tips and Ride Smart videos

Cycling UK has produced a series of easily accessible video guides on maintenance and road safety. In this guide, we cover the essential checks you should make before your begin your ride

Before you set off on your journey, you should always check your bike. You can do this by performing an M-Check which helps you systematically check all the key components and moving parts for faults or problems.

No, apart from the start at The Mall at the start, the Palace to Palace route is along roads open to traffic and the general public. Therefore, all riders should obey the Highway Code. We also recommend reviewing the British Cycling road safety tips and Ride Smart videos

The cycle start line is the same as previous years – The Mall near Admiralty Arch on Trafalgar Square. What3Words ///flag.pace.guess

This year, both cycle routes and The Palace Walk will finish at Battersea Park, Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4NJ. What3words for the finish festival site are ///scope.camps.sweat

The start line for Palace to Palace is on The Mall near Admiralty Arch on Trafalgar Square.

Underground

There are restrictions with taking bikes on the London Underground. Use this Bicycles on the London Underground map for details on which tube lines bicycles are permitted.

The nearest Underground stations that you can take your bike to are Westminster (Circle and District), St James Park (Circle and District), and Embankment (Circle and District). All are a short cycle from the start.

Trains

The closest overground stations to the start are Charing Cross, Waterloo and Victoria. These are all a few minutes cycle from the start.

Driving

There is no parking provided at the start, but there are several car parks nearby.

Please note that if you are being dropped off at the start you will not be able to access Horse Guard Road, The Mall or Marlborough Rd. Instead we recommend using Waterloo Palace, Carlton House Terrace.

It is then a short 2 minute cycle to the start. We do encourage the use of public transport over driving where possible.

From the Finish Festival

This year, the event finishes at Battersea Park. 

Parking

There are three car parks located close to Battersea that guests may find convenient:

• Battersea Park – Chelsea Gate car park
• Battersea Park – Rosery Gate car park
• Chelsea Bridge Wharf car park (main website can be found here)

Please note that all parking in these locations is open to the public and operates on a first come, first served basis. No spaces have been reserved specifically for event participants.

In addition, there may be limited on-street parking available on the surrounding residential roads near Battersea.

Underground

Battersea Power Station is the closest tube station to the finish and is around a 20min walk from the Finish Festival site. Sloane Square Station is a 30min walk.

Overground

The closest overground stations to the finish are Battersea Park Station (15min walk), Queenstown Road (20min walk) and Clapham Junction (30min walk). These are all a few minutes cycle from the finish.

Major overground train stations Victoria and Clapham Junction are short bus rides away

Yes, there are route maps for the Classic 50 mile route and the Ultra 100-mile route. These can be viewed on the website and the route on the day will be fully sign posted

Please note that the routes are subject to last minute change.

Road bikes, mountain bikes and handcycles* are suitable for this bike ride, as the route is all on hard surfaces such as roads and paths. If you’re confident, you can also choose to cycle as a duo on a tandem bike.

All bikes need to be in a good working order and will be checked at the start line before you set off.

You can use an e-bike, however, it must comply with the following: The e-bike must be fitted with pedals that are capable of propelling it, the electric motor must not exceed 250 watts and the electrical assistance must cut out when the e-bike reaches 15.5mph.

Yes, you can hire a bike through Bike Hire UK. Bikes can be collected at the start of the ride and dropped off at the Finish Festival. For more details and to book a hire bike, please visit this link.

Your bib number and timing chip will be posted to you in advance so there is no need to register on the day. Please arrive around 15-minutes before your start time.

Palace to Palace is not a race however we will be using chip timers in order to ensure all riders are tracked from start to finish. Finish times vary greatly with some riders finishing in just a couple of hours whilst others take all day. There is no rush but the finish festival does close at 18.00. If you think the ride will take you most of the day, we suggest starting in one of the earlier waves.

You can book your bag drop through your paritipant dashboard by following these steps: 

There are three water stops along the Classic 50-mile route and five along the Ultra 100-mile route. These are shown on the route maps.We recommend that you check the map before you start to make sure you have enough water to last you between the stops.

Location of the water stops

Refreshments will be available on the course and at the end village. There will be plenty of water provided at the water stops too. In a bid to help reduce the use of plastic we will not be providing plastic water bottles at this year’s event. Instead we encourage all riders to bring your own water bottle to fill up. Please ensure you come to the start with a full water bottle. There is no water on site at the start line.

There will be some light refreshments available at the waterstops but we recommend you bring along some of your favourite snacks to eat along the route.

At the end village there will be concession stands with food and drink available to buy.

There will be a number of cut off times for both the ultra and classic route. These are put in place to ensure the safety of participants. Where possible, if you miss a cut off time, the team will try to drop you further along the route or transport you to the finish.

Remember, you can select your own start time through your dashboard. If you are taking part in the ultra route, you must start at either 06.45, 07.00 or 07.15. If you are taking part in the classic route and are concerned about missing any of the cut off times, we suggest you select one of the earlier start times (classic waves start at 07.30)

Cut off times will be confirmed nearer the event and shared with you.

Yes, we provide toilets at each of the water stops and at the finish. There are also public toilets available at the start in St. James's Park.

There will be bike mechanics available en route so if you do have any concerns about your bike they will be on hand to check it over. You'll be given an emergency contact number on the day for any serious problems but we do advise that you carry a basic puncture repair kit, as it might take a while for our mechanics to get to you during busy times.

Please download the app What Three Words ahead of the day so that you can provide your exact location to our event control team.

It is recommended you make sure your bike is in good working condition before starting the ride. You can book your bike in for a service or British Cycling provide some useful guidance on basic bike maintainence and what to carry.

This year, both cycle routes and The Palace Walk will finish at Battersea Park, Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 4NJ. What3words for the finish festival site are ///scope.camps.sweat

If you’re no longer able to take part in the event, please email the Palace to Palace team (palace@kingstrust.org.uk) or call 0207 543 1370 to let us know you’d like to withdraw your place. Please note that your registration fee is non-refundable.

Yes, all participants will be timed.  Your timing chip will notify us when you have started and finished, for safety purposes. Your time will be available to view online after the event day and we will keep you informed how and when your time is available for viewing.  

Remember to observe the highway code at all times.

Please note there may be the odd section of route where you'll be sharing the road with horses.

Therefore, we request you familiarise yourself with some guidance around how to pass horses when cycling. You may find this short video helpful:

The Palace Walk is a half marathon distance (13.1 miles), circular walk that raises money for The King's Trust. The walk starts and finishes in Battersea Park, taking in lots of London's finest landmarks including Big Ben, Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.

No, the walk will use footpaths which are open to the public. Please be courteous, follow the highway code, and use the dedicated crossing points when crossing roads.

Walking a half-marathon is a difficult but achievable distance, provided you train beforehand. There will be an opportunity to rest at the halfway checkpoint, should you require. The route will use a mix of pavement and footpaths, and is relatively flat, with an overall elevation gain of around 80m 

A half marathon walk is not to be underestimated; walkers should be able to comfortably walk a minimum of 10km before undertaking the event. 

Walkers are required to complete the walk within 7 hours. There will be a variety of cut off times across the course that you will be required to meet. These will be communicated with you nearer the event.  

The route support teams will be able to bring you back to the finish festival at Battersea Park, there may be a slight delay in arranging this, so it is advised that you wait at the waterstop if you need picking up. Note, the route support team will only transport you back to the start if you are unable to continue due to injury or medical issues. It may be quicker to use public transport if you are able to. 

The route is fully signed with arrows and there are marshals stationed across the route to provide support and guidance. A route map will also be made available pre-event. 

The route is not fully accessible. Where possible we have tried to make it accessible, however, there are sections along the footpaths which have step access.  

No, this is a walking event. Event timings and permissions gained are based on this being a walk event, not a run. 

The walk will start from Battersea Park (what 3 words ///scope.camps.sweat) at 08.30. Participants will be set off in small waves every few minutes. Everyone will have started by 09.00 

The event village opens at 07:30 so we ask participants to not arrive before then.  

Yes, all participants will be timed.  Your timing chip will notify us when you have started and finished, for safety purposes. Your time will be available to view online after the event day and we will keep you informed how and when your time is available for viewing.   

The start and finish line for Palace Walk will be at Battersea Park (what3words ///scope.camps.sweat).  

There is no designated parking for participants or supporters but plenty of options to travel home via public transport 

Underground 

Battersea Power Station is the closest tube station to the finish and is around a 20min walk from the Finish Festival site. Sloane Square Station is a 30min walk. 

Overground 

The closest overground stations to the finish are Battersea Park Station (15min walk), Queenstown Road (20min walk) and Clapham Junction (30min walk). These are all a few minutes cycle from the finish. 

Major overground train stations Victoria and Clapham Junction are short bus rides away 

Parking 
There is no dedicated parking for participants or supporters.

There are three car parks located close to Battersea that guests may find convenient:

• Battersea Park – Chelsea Gate car park
• Battersea Park – Rosery Gate car park
• Chelsea Bridge Wharf car park (main website can be found here)

Please note that all parking in these locations are open to the general public and operate on a first come, first served basis. No spaces have been reserved specifically for event participants.

In addition, there may be limited on-street parking available on the surrounding residential roads near Battersea.

There will be one waterstop on the route, providing both energy and hydration products.  The waterstop will be at Victoria Embankment Gardens (mile 8).

Toilets will be provided at the start line, the finish line and at rest stop.  There may also be additional public toilets open and available to use along the route.