How far has Sara Cox travelled for her Children In Need challenge? Full route explained - where is the finish line?

The BBC Radio 2 presenter has raised millions for the charity after launching her gruelling charity challenge earlier this week. This morning, she got the news that the fundraising total has crossed the £6m mark, telling those who donated: “Wow, thank you so much. That’s incredible. That’s such a big leap. Thank you so much.

“Six million quid, that is incredible. Gosh, that’s really going to power me on, that is going to spur me right on, thank you so much for every penny. Thank you.”

The BBC star has also had the support of some very famous faces during her tough challenge. Prince William recorded a special message of support, in which he said:“Sara, massive congratulations for what you are doing. You are so nearly there, just a little bit further. I know the people of Pudsey will all come out and welcome you with huge open arms, big hugs…and hopefully, lots of your favourite crumpets. Keep going. You’ve done fantastically well, and the nation is so proud of you.”

Sir Rod Stewart added: “Good luck darling. Keep going. You’re an absolute hero and you really are. Keep right on until the end of the road. Well done sweetheart.”

Here’s the journey that Sara has been on so far:

How long is the route for Sara Cox’s Children In Need marathon challenge?

Sara’s Great Northern Marathon Challenge will see her complete a 135-mile journey on foot. She began the journey on Monday and is due to conclude the challenge later this afternoon - this is the equivalent of completing the distance of five marathons in just five days.

What route has Sara Cox travelled on her Children In Need marathon challenge?

On Monday, Sara set off on her challenge from Kielder Forest in Northumberland near the Scottish border. From there, she travelled on foot past Hadrian’s Wall, finishing her first day in Hexham.

Since then, Sara has travelled south through Durham, North Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire. The radio star has run, walked and jogged south through towns such as Stanhope, Wolsingham, Cockfield, Staindrop, Winston and Richmond.

Sara began her final challenge day in Ripley and has so far travelled past Harrogate on her way to the finish line, which she is due to cross later this afternoon.

Where is the finish line for Sara Cox’s Children In Need marathon challenge?

Sara is due to cross the finish line in Pudsey, which is on the outskirts Leeds. The finish line in Pudsey is fitting to Sara’s challenge as she has been carrying a Pudsey the Bear backpack with her the entire journey in the hope of delivering Pudsey to Pudsey.

In fact, the famous Children In Need mascot is actually named after the town itself. Creator Joanna Lane, who was a graphic designer at the BBC, named the bear after her hometown where she was born and raised.

You can track Sara’s journey so far, as well as her progress and the remaining route she is due to take to get to Pudsey on the live tracker on the Children In Need website.

How to donate to Sara Cox Children In Need challenge

You can still donate to Sara’s Children In Need fundraiser right now via text or online. To text via text, follow the instructions below:

• To donate £10 text TEN to 70710
• To donate £20 text TWENTY to 70710
• To donate £30 text THIRTY to 70710

Text donations which cost you the price of your chosen donation amount plus one standard network message charge. 100% of the donation will go to Children In Need, You must be over the age of 16 years old to donate and have the bill payers permission.

You can also donate on the Children In Need website.