Watch: Vernon Kay sets off on Children in Need ultramarathon challenge

Vernon Kay has set off from Leicester in a series of marathons and ultramarathons to raise money for BBC Children in Need.

The BBC Radio 2 broadcaster's target is to travel on foot from the city's Victoria Park to Bolton Wanderers' stadium in his hometown by Friday.

You can follow his progress live here.

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