Jamie Laing Completes 150-Mile Ultra Marathon, Raising Over £2 Million for Comic Relief
The five-day challenge marked Comic Relief's 40th anniversary and spotlighted mental health advocacy through Laing's personal journey.
- Jamie Laing ran five consecutive ultra marathons, totaling 150 miles, from London to Salford over five days.
- The challenge raised over £2 million for Comic Relief, contributing to the charity's 40th anniversary fundraising total of £34 million.
- Laing, who had never run more than 3.1 miles prior, described the experience as one of the most meaningful of his life.
- He used the platform to advocate for mental health awareness, sharing his own struggles with anxiety and emphasizing the importance of vulnerability.
- The event garnered widespread public and celebrity support, with BBC Radio 1 documenting his journey and amplifying his message.