Jill Scott starts 388-mile charity challenge for Sport Relief
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Jill Scott, the former Lioness footballer, has commenced a five-day, 388-mile cycling and marathon challenge for Sport Relief. The event kicked off on June 8, 2026, from Wembley Stadium and will conclude at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. The first stage involves a 112-mile bike ride to Villa Park, followed by additional cycling and running legs over the subsequent days. Scott aims to raise awareness and support for young people's opportunities in sports, emphasizing the importance of safe spaces for play and community support. Scott's progress can be tracked on Comic Relief's website, where donations are also accepted.
- •Challenge begins at Wembley Stadium on June 8, 2026.
- •First leg is a 112-mile bike ride to Villa Park.
- •Includes cycling stages and a marathon finish.
- •Scott emphasizes support for young people's sports opportunities.
- •Donations can be made through Comic Relief's website.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jill Scott begins 388-mile Sport Relief challenge
- 10:56 AMYahoo Sports — Jill Scott begins epic 388-mile charity challenge for Sport Relief
"Setting off on a rainy Monday morning, Scott will aim to complete a 112-mile bike ride to Villa Park on day one of the challenge
"The former Lioness starts a five-day 388-mile cycle and marathon journey from Wembley to Sunderland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:33 PMJill Scott begins 388-mile Sport Relief challenge
The former Lioness starts a five-day 388-mile cycle and marathon journey from Wembley to Sunderland.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:56 AMJill Scott begins epic 388-mile charity challenge for Sport Relief
Setting off on a rainy Monday morning, Scott will aim to complete a 112-mile bike ride to Villa Park on day one of the challenge
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