Radio 1’s Ultra Marathon Man is throwing Jamie truly out of his comfort zone, as he digs deeper than ever before to attempt 5 ultra marathons in 5 consecutive days.
From his start line in London on Monday 17 March, Jamie’s run of a lifetime is taking him North towards the finish in Salford this Friday 21 March - Red Nose Day itself.
He’s taking on this huge feat to raise money for Comic Relief funded projects that help tackle some of the urgent problems faced by people across the world, including here in the UK.
Red Nose Day is all about coming together, and Jamie’s hoping the nation will get behind him during this immense challenge. Because when we all go big and give big, we can support incredible projects which help children to be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder, and millions of lives fairer.
Tune into Radio 1 this week to support Jamie through the highs and lows as he attempts to become Radio 1’s Ultra Marathon Man or check in below to follow his progress so far.
Please Give Now
Help us fund life-changing projects in the UK and around the world, see where your money goes.
Highlights: Day 2
Fresh off the back of his first ultra marathon yesterday, Jamie Laing is back at it again, attempting his 2nd ultra marathon in so many days!
With sore muscles and heavy legs, Jamie battled 30.2 miles through the winding roads and steady hill climbs of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire to his finish line in Kettering.
He’s had to dig deep to push through the pain, but the public along the route have turned out in force, from schools to fire stations to leisure centres, lining the streets to cheer him on.
Amongst those waiting at the finish line was Mariella, who Jamie met last month when he visited Empire Fighting Chance, a Comic Relief funded project supporting young people through boxing therapy.
Jamie’s reflection: “I feel very blessed that people are getting me, supporting me and becoming a part of this challenge. My body is really tired. I feel drained, like a sponge that’s really been squeezed! And we go again tomorrow. Wow that’s scary.”
Jamie's Motivation
Jamie wants to dedicate his Ultra Marathon Man challenge to anyone who is currently struggling to get by, because he knows however hard his run may get, many are facing even tougher times.
He's taking on this huge feat to raise money for incredible projects which help children to be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder, and millions of lives fairer.
Red Nose Day is back
Remember that ‘anything-goes-when-you-wear-a-Red Nose’ feeling? Let’s go big on that feeling again. Because Comic Relief is hitting the big 4-0 – and this Red Nose Day, we’re kicking off the biggest bestest birthday bash the nation has ever known.
Billy Monger's Epic IRONMAN Challenge
Last October, after twelve months of intensive training and relentless preparation, Billy Monger took on the world’s most iconic one day endurance challenge in Kona, Hawai’i, all to raise money for life-changing Comic Relief-funded projects.
Gethin and Helen’s Wheely Big Challenge
This Red Nose Day, Morning Live presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton will take on their most retro challenge yet: a non-stop 24hr throwback roller disco.