BBC star begins 135-mile trek through County Durham in Children in Need challenge

BBC Star Embarks on 135-Mile Trek for Children in Need

BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox is beginning a challenging 135-mile journey through the North East to support Children in Need. The trek covers five marathons in five days across County Durham and neighboring counties.

Great Northern Marathon Challenge

Called the 'Great Northern Marathon Challenge,' Sara Cox will run, jog, and walk through the expansive moorlands and rolling hills of Durham, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, and West Yorkshire. The route starts at Kielder Forest on November 10 and finishes in Pudsey, Leeds, on November 14.

“When they picked me to get Pudsey to Pudsey, I was honoured and horrified in equal measure. We’re talking 135 miles of hills, moors and blisters – but I am ready for the challenge, and I will absolutely be giving it everything I’ve got.”

Sara Cox will carry a Pudsey Bear backpack throughout the journey to raise awareness and funds for the children's charity.

“I know the brilliant Radio 2 listeners will be with me every step of the way, and their encouragement and support will shove me up every incline and pull me through my toughest moments.”

The Children in Need mascot, Pudsey Bear, celebrates 40 years this year, and Sara sees this challenge as a meaningful way to help raise much-needed funds for vulnerable children.

“Pudsey has been part of Children in Need for 40 years this year, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by helping raise much-needed funds for children who need it most.”

Summary

Sara Cox embarks on a demanding 135-mile challenge through Northern England to support Children in Need, inspiring listeners with determination and charity spirit.

Would you like the summary to be more formal or conversational?

more

The Northern Echo The Northern Echo — 2025-11-10

More News