London Marathon 2026 · South Eastern College, Chiredzi

Run with Mr. P

42.2 kilometres. One Principal. One school’s future.

26 Apr Race Day
$20,000 Our Goal
42.2 km Distance

Mr. Pallister – Run with Mr. P, London Marathon 2026

The story

On 26 April 2026, Mr. Pallister — Principal of South Eastern College in Chiredzi — will take on one of the world’s most iconic races: the London Marathon. He will run 42.2 kilometres not for personal glory, but for every student who walks through the gates of our school.

And we will be with him every step of the way — from the dusty, sun-warmed streets of Chiredzi all the way to the finish line on the streets of London. This is our Principal. This is our School. This is our Moment.

South Eastern College has long been a place of ambition and opportunity for young people in Chiredzi. But our swimming pool and water treatment facilities need urgent upgrading — and this campaign is how we get there. Every dollar raised goes directly into improving the facilities our students train, compete, and grow in.

This is a Principal who leads from the front — literally. Now we need you to back him every step of the way.

Ways to support

Sponsor a Kilometre

From $2 per km

Pick any kilometre of his 42.2 km journey and back him every step of the way. Every pledge sheet totals $84.


Crowdfunding Campaign

Any amount welcome

Donate directly to the campaign online. Every dollar goes straight to upgrading our school’s swimming facilities.


Community Champion

$1000 and above

Your name or business on our campaign banner and school notice boards. Contributions of $1,000+ earn a permanent place on the Poolside Board of Sponsors.


Campaign timeline

APR
2026

April 2026

Campaign goes live. Sponsorship forms distributed to students, parents, and the wider Chiredzi community. Online donations open. Claim your kilometres now!

26
APR

26 April 2026

Race day. Mr. Pallister runs 42.2 km through the streets of London. We cheer him on from Chiredzi and beyond — every kilometre powered by your support.

31
MAY

31 May 2026

Final collections and pool announcement. All pledges collected, total tallied. We celebrate and announce the pool upgrade timeline to the whole school community.

$20,000

Total fundraising goal

Where the money goes

1. Pool upgrade

2. Water treatment

3. Equipment

Fundraising Progress

$337 raised of $20,000 goal

1.7% Complete

Ready to back Mr. P?

From the streets of Chiredzi to the streets of London — he won’t run alone. Whether you sponsor one kilometre or become a Community Champion, every contribution transforms what’s possible for our students.

For enquiries, contact the school office at sdc@secnet.co.zw