11/06/2026
"On Sunday 23rd May 2027, Iβll be taking on a very special challenge β running the 22 miles from Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow to Rugby Park, home of Kilmarnock Football Club.
The run marks the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest days in Kilmarnockβs history β our unforgettable Scottish Cup victory in 1997, a match I was proud to play in and a moment that will live forever in the hearts of Killie supporters.
Thirty years on, I want to celebrate that incredible achievement in a way that can also make a real difference to peopleβs lives.
Iβll be raising funds for two charities that mean a great deal to me.
Reverse Rett supports families affected by Rett syndrome and helps fund vital research into treatments and ultimately a cure for this devastating neurological condition. My daughter Dionne lives with Rett syndrome, so this charity is very close to my heart.
The Killie Community is Kilmarnock Football Clubβs partner charity and plays a huge role in supporting people across Ayrshire through health, wellbeing, inclusion and community programmes. Their work reaches people of all ages and backgrounds, using the power of football to improve lives every single day.
This run is about football memories, but itβs also about community, togetherness and giving something back.
Iβd love for supporters, friends, runners and anyone connected to Kilmarnock Football Club to join me for all or part of the journey from Ibrox to Rugby Park as we celebrate 30 years since that historic Scottish Cup triumph.
I'd also love to see as many Reverse Rett t shirts on the route. It would be magical to have families who are living with Rett syndrome alongside me π
Whether you run, walk, donate or simply support along the route, your encouragement and generosity will help raise vital funds for two truly worthwhile causes.
There are already 130 people signed up and you can register your interest in taking part in the event by clicking on the link below, whether that means joining me for a short section of the route or tackling the full journey from Glasgow to Ayrshire.
Join me in celebrating one of the proudest moments in Kilmarnock FC history while helping create hope for others"
Mark 'Mavis' Reilly, dad to Dionne, Killie Hall of Famer and Reverse Rett Ambassador and Fundraising Manager π
https://kilmarnockfc.co.uk/news/run-with-reilly-to-rugby-park-2027