In September, it was announced that Sara Cox would participate in the Great Northern Marathon Challenge to support Children in Need. BBC Radio 2 shared the news on September 19, highlighting Sara’s commitment to cover over 130 miles on foot while carrying Pudsey Bear to Pudsey.
“Over 130 miles on foot, carrying Pudsey bear to Pudsey 💛. Sara’s Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children in Need will kick off on Monday 10th November!”
Fans have expressed strong support for Sara’s challenge. One commented, “I knew it was going to be Sara! She will do great, super fit and a super personality! 👏😍,” while another said, “Proper welled up when I heard it this morning… come on the northern lass 👏❤️.”
In the week leading up to the event, BBC Radio 2 posted on Instagram, “It’s a week to go until Sara’s Children in Need Challenge so she’s using every opportunity to train! 🏃♀️😂#SaraCIN.”
Nineteen hours before the start, Sara posted on Instagram:
“Complete the following sentence : ‘BY THIS TIME NEXT WEEK….’ I’ll go first …. I’ll be up in Kielder in the Borders, getting my head together, overthinking what sports bra to start off in & slightly cacking myself ahead of @bbccin GREAT NORTHERN MARATHON CHALLENGE! Yours?”
Responses included a fan saying, “I’ll be starting a new job. Such dedication be so proud of yourself xx,” and TV presenter Emma Willis encouraging her with, “You’ve got this 💪💪❤️.”
The text does not provide information about Sara Cox's marital status.
Sara Cox prepares to run five marathons for Children in Need, receiving strong fan support as she readies herself physically and mentally for the challenging event.