BBC presenter to bring Children in Need challenge to Northumberland

Sara Cox, who presents the drivetime show on BBC Radio 2, is looking to conquer a marathon in Kielder Forest as part of an epic 135-mile challenge to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

The presenter kicks off her challenge on Monday, November 10, in Kielder - aiming to complete five marathons over five days, finishing in Pudsey, Leeds.

In a similar test last year, BBC Radio 2 presenter Paddy McGuinness raised £10.3 million for BBC Children in Need with his Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge.

A spokesperson for BBC Radio 2 said, "Sara Cox is taking on this year’s Children in Need Challenge! As just announced on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Sara will take on the distance of five marathons across five days.

"Sara’s Great Northern Marathon Challenge will see her run, jog, and walk 135 miles on foot across four counties. So join us in wishing Sara all the best for her big challenge!"

A spokesperson for Kielder Forest - Forestry England, said: "We are thrilled to hear that BBC Children in Need is coming to Kielder Forest. We extend a warm welcome to Sara, who is coming to see England's largest forest first-hand."