Radio 2’s Vernon Kay will be put to the test in a series of marathons and ultramarathons across four days in November, all to raise money for BBC Children in Need’s 2023 Appeal.
Vernon will start his challenge on Tuesday 14 November and aim to finish around 9am on Friday 17 November, the day of BBC Children in Need’s 2023 Appeal.
The pressure is on, but I’m up for it…. so come on, let’s do this!Vernon Kay
He’ll be covering approximately 115 miles finishing in his home town of Bolton, and you’ll be able to follow the action on BBC Radio 2, BBC Sounds and via their social channels.
During the challenge, Radio 2 presenters will be hosting their regular shows, offering Vernon lots of support and keeping him motivated and spurred on with your messages. Vernon will also be presenting his own weekday morning show live whilst undertaking the challenge, joined on his journey by a variety of special guests to keep him going.
Vernon says: “I was just settling into my new mid-morning routine and now this! Everyone who has previously undertaken a BBC Children in Need challenge has raised so much money for this brilliant charity, so the pressure is on, but I’m up for it…. so come on, let’s do this!”
You’ll be able to send messages of support to Vernon and donate via text and online – all the details will be added to the BBC website shortly.
Money raised will go towards supporting children and young people across the UK facing a range of disadvantages.
We wish him all the best in this fantastic ultra challenge!