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Jill Scott Starts 388‑Mile Sport Relief ‘Coming Home’ Challenge

Raising funds for Sport Relief projects tackling loneliness and poverty, the route finishes at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on June 12.

Overview

  • The former England midfielder set off from Wembley Stadium on Monday, June 8, beginning a five‑day, 388‑mile mix of long cycling stages and running that traces locations from her life and career.
  • The challenge is split into five legs: a 112‑mile bike to Villa Park, a 99‑mile ride to Everton, a 38‑mile run into Manchester, a 111‑mile cycle to the North East, and a final 28‑mile run into Sunderland.
  • As of June 10 Scott is mid‑challenge and reporting expected fatigue and a niggling knee problem while continuing to receive strong public and celebrity support.
  • She has experienced a minor cycling mishap after hitting a pothole and has been joined at points by former teammate Carly Telford and others, with Sir David Beckham sending a recorded message of support.
  • Supporters can track her progress live and donate via Comic Relief’s campaign page at comicrelief.com/jillscott and organisers estimate she will arrive at the Stadium of Light between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on Friday, June 12.