Radio 1’s Ultra Marathon Man with Jamie Laing
This Red Nose Day, Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing faced his greatest physical and psychological challenge yet; an incredible 150+ mile run from London to Salford - all to raise money for Comic Relief.
Jamie Laing IS an Ultra Marathon man! The Radio 1 presenter smashed his epic endurance challenge, running an astonishing 150 miles between London and Salford in aid of Red Nose Day 2025!
Over an awe-inspiring week, Jamie dug deeper than ever before to complete an incredible 5 ultra marathons in 5 consecutive days. Capturing the hearts of the nation as he went, Jamie raised a staggering:
£2,260,547
This amazing total will support Comic Relief funded projects that help tackle some of the urgent problems faced by people across the world, including here in the UK. It will help children to be happier, families stronger, women safer, communities prouder, and millions of lives fairer.
London to Salford: The Making of an Ultra Marathon Man
Jamie tackled his greatest physical and psychological challenge, facing a whirlwind of highs and lows in a week filled with tears, surprises, pain, cheering crowds… and hills. Lots of hills! On Monday 17th March, Jamie set off from his London start line, only to be greeted in Hyde Park by a surprise flash mob of Jamie Laings – complete with blonde wigs and face masks!
Day 2 saw Jamie and his already-battered body continue north through the crowd-lined streets of Wyboston and Kettering, as Radio 1 listeners got behind him (and some hilarious on-air fundraising schemes) to set his donation total climbing.
Ultra marathon day 3 saw things get really tough, as the intensity took its toll on Jamie’s body. His spirits were revived by friendly faces along the way – Jake and Leanne from The Traitors season 2 ran alongside the presenter for 8 miles through Leicestershire, and Jamie’s life-long friend and Made in Chelsea co-star, Oliver Proudlock, greeted him in an emotional road-side surprise that spurred him to a spine-tingling reception at Loughborough University.
Over the final two days, Jamie displayed awe-inspiring fortitude as he pushed his mind and body to its limits. As the hills of the peak district rose, so did Jamie’s phenomenal fundraising total. Inspired by both his grit and vulnerability, the British public rallied behind him – and Greg James running in a wedding dress - as they pressed on through Stockport towards his Grand Finale.
At Salford’s finish line, Jamie received a hero’s welcome. Against all odds, he completed his fifth ultra marathon in so many days and broke the £2million raised, crowning himself a true Red Nose Day legend.
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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.
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