Former footballer and passionate fundraiser Franny Benali is rallying support to conquer the 10 Lake District summit and raise money for charity.
The Southampton Football Club legend has raised nearly £90,000 for Saints’ Foundation over the past three years through his Benelli Tour.
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His latest challenge is a three-day, 14.5-mile (23.4-kilometer) loop hike in northwest England, taking place from April 30 to May 2.
People will be able to join Benally on tour again, with fans attending Saints’ final away game of the 2025/26 season against Preston.
The registration fee for those who want to join Benally is £200, which includes accommodation, meals and match tickets. Organizers have also requested a minimum fundraising target of £750.
The pacers will take on England’s highest peak, Scafell Pike, in the challenge.
Benelli said: “I’m delighted to be embarking on another Benelli Tour in support of the Saints Foundation, our biggest challenge yet.
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“Every year the team creates a brilliant atmosphere at the fundraiser and every year more and more people come back to fundraise.
“I can’t wait to see some old faces, make some new friends and raise funds to help people in our city reach their full potential.”
The first Benelli Tour of 2023 is along the South Downs Way, while the 2024 fundraiser climbs the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Last year the group completed a 36-mile (58km) return trip via the Isle of Wight Coast Path, starting and finishing at St Mary’s Stadium.
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