Sara Cox Prepares for Great Northern Marathon Challenge
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 Instagram, highlighting Sara’s effort 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 expressed strong support for Sara’s challenge. One wrote, “I knew it was going to be Sara! She will do great, super fit and a super personality! 👏😍,” while another shared, “Proper welled up when I heard it this morning… come on the northern lass 👏❤️.”
Sara's Training and Motivation
As the marathon approached, BBC Radio 2 posted an update showing Sara training hard, captioned: “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 Cox 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, over thinking what sports bra to start off in & slightly cacking myself ahead of @bbccin GREAT NORTHERN MARATHON CHALLENGE! Yours?”
Supportive responses followed. One fan said, “I’ll be starting a new job. Such dedication be so proud of yourself xx,” and TV presenter Emma Willis encouraged her with, “You’ve got this 💪💪❤️.”
Marathon Start Date
The challenge officially began on Monday, November 10th, 2025, with Sara taking the lead for the charity event across the borders.
Author’s Summary
Sara Cox showcases her commitment and spirit by running over 130 miles in the Great Northern Marathon Challenge to support Children in Need, inspiring many with her dedication and positivity.