In September, it was announced that Sara Cox will participate in the Great Northern Marathon Challenge to raise funds for Children in Need. The news was shared by the Associate Editor of NationalWorld and confirmed by BBC Radio 2 on Instagram.
“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 their support enthusiastically. One wrote: “I knew it was going to be Sara! She will do great, super fit and a super personality! 👏😍.” Another shared: “Proper welled up when I heard it this morning… come on the northern lass 👏❤️.”
BBC Radio 2 posted an update a week before the challenge:
“It's a week to go until Sara’s Children in Need Challenge so she’s using every opportunity to train! 🏃♀️😂 #SaraCIN.”
Nineteen hours ago, 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, overthinking what sports bra to start off in & slightly cacking myself ahead of @bbccin GREAT NORTHERN MARATHON CHALLENGE! Yours?”
Fans and colleagues rallied around her, with one fan saying: “I’ll be starting a new job. Such dedication be so proud of yourself xx,” and TV presenter Emma Willis encouraging her:
“You’ve got this 💪💪❤️.”
The text does not provide information about Sara Cox’s marital status.
Sara Cox commits to running over 130 miles in the Great Northern Marathon Challenge for Children in Need, inspiring fans and receiving wide support ahead of the event.