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Sara Cox Completes 135-Mile BBC Challenge, Raising £7.65 Million for Children in Need

The five-day, five-marathon trek capped Radio 2’s longest Children in Need fundraiser.

Overview

  • She crossed the finish line in Pudsey, Leeds, on Friday afternoon after starting in Kielder Forest on Monday.
  • BBC Children in Need announced a running total of £7,651,855 shortly after 4pm, with donations still being accepted.
  • Prince William sent a video message of encouragement that aired on Radio 2 during the final day.
  • Crowds, BBC colleagues and local supporters along the route, including a 40-tractor guard of honour in County Durham, boosted momentum.
  • The challenge was covered live across BBC platforms, with a filmed documentary set for iPlayer and the telethon airing at 7pm.