Sara Cox Begins 135-Mile Children in Need Challenge
Sara Cox started her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon Challenge from Kielder Forest, carrying Pudsey Bear to Leeds in support of BBC Children in Need. This marks BBC Radio 2's longest-ever Children in Need challenge.
Over five days, Sara will walk and jog the entire route without vehicles, traveling through Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, carrying Pudsey Bear from the border to the namesake town of Pudsey in Leeds.
Community Support at the Start
- Locals gathered early to cheer her on.
- Stuart Todd of Morpeth Pipe Band played bagpipes.
- Andrea Foote from Morpeth Riding for the Disabled sounded the start horn.
- A group of alpacas was also present to see her off.
Statements from Sara Cox
"I feel more relaxed than I have been for weeks," Sara said live on BBC Breakfast from the start line, though she admitted her "toes are already soggy" due to heavy drizzle.
Speaking to Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, Sara said, "There are loads of people here. Everyone has got their Pudsey ears on. It’s absolutely gorgeous actually. And a man with bagpipes!"
Follow the Challenge
Listeners can track Sara’s route live on the BBC Children in Need website as she journeys from Northumberland to Leeds.
Author’s summary: Sara Cox takes on a 135-mile foot challenge for BBC Children in Need, receiving warm community support while carrying Pudsey Bear from Northumberland to Leeds.
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