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← Olly Murs completes 249-mile charity challenge for Ukraine children12 claims
Each day's route is kept secret until just hours before Olly Murs sets out.
3 sourcesacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026The challenge involves running, cycling, and rowing over five days.
3 sourcesacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs is undertaking a 400km (249-mile) challenge from Manchester to London for Soccer Aid for UNICEF's 20th anniversary.
3 sourcesacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs' wife Amelia sent a voice note expressing pride.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs received support from celebrities including Amanda Holden, Jamie Theakston, Ben Shephard, Cat Deeley, Kate Lawler, Alex Brooker, Sir Jason Kenny, JK, and Kelly Brook.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs recently traveled to Romania with UNICEF to visit a project supporting Ukrainian and Romanian children.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs was greeted by supporters singing Happy Birthday at the finish line on day three, ahead of his 42nd birthday.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026On day three, Olly Murs had a toenail removed before setting off.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Day three was the longest day and was affected by torrential rain and an unexpected reroute due to a fire.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs had raised over £152,000 by the end of day two.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026On day two, Olly Murs had to row along the Trent and Mersey Canal, facing his fear of open water.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026Olly Murs completed day two of the challenge, covering 100km through Derbyshire's Peak District.
1 sourceacross 1 articleMay 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026