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Jamie Laing Completes 150-Mile Ultra Marathon, Raising Over £2 Million for Comic Relief

The five-day challenge marked Comic Relief's 40th anniversary and spotlighted mental health advocacy through Laing's personal journey.

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Laing was joined in Stockport by his fellow presenter Greg James, who ran in a wedding gown to fulfil a pledge made on air
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Overview

  • Jamie Laing ran five consecutive ultra marathons, totaling 150 miles, from London to Salford over five days.
  • The challenge raised over £2 million for Comic Relief, contributing to the charity's 40th anniversary fundraising total of £34 million.
  • Laing, who had never run more than 3.1 miles prior, described the experience as one of the most meaningful of his life.
  • He used the platform to advocate for mental health awareness, sharing his own struggles with anxiety and emphasizing the importance of vulnerability.
  • The event garnered widespread public and celebrity support, with BBC Radio 1 documenting his journey and amplifying his message.