On October 3rd, 100,000 people will be taking part in the biggest marathon ever staged in the world. 50,000 will be running the streets of the capital and 50,000 will be doing it from wherever they are in the country, completing the marathon distance over 24 hours and choosing their own route. 100 Runners will be taking on the virtual challenge for BBC Children in Need, to raise money children & young people in the UK, affected by a whole range of disadvantages such as poverty, disability, illness, distress or trauma. We also work with a range of partners to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the UKs children and young people today, including: mental health and wellbeing, violence impacting young people, child sexual exploitation, holiday hunger; access to employment, and social injustice. A huge thank you to all our incredible runners taking on the ultimate challenge this October we couldnt do it without you!