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Sam Bodoano attempts 62-mile cricket run-up for charity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:33 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Sam Bodoano attempts 62-mile cricket run-up for charity
Summary

Cricketer Sam Bodoano is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest run-up before bowling. He will run 62 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground in London to Valley End Cricket Club in Woking, starting at midnight on Saturday and aiming to bowl his first ball at 14:00 BST on Sunday. Bodoano's effort will benefit The Ruth Strauss Foundation, which focuses on cancer advocacy. He will wear full cricket whites while holding a match ball during the run and will participate in an official match afterwards.

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  • •Bodoano begins his run at midnight on Saturday.
  • •He aims to bowl at Valley End Cricket Club on Sunday afternoon.
  • •The current record is held by Tom Dunn at 15 miles.
  • •Bodoano's run will last around 14 hours.
  • •Supporters are encouraged to follow the event live and donate.
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  • 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — Man attempts 62 mile run-up to bowl a cricket ball
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Sam Bodoano will run 62 miles from Lord's Cricket Ground to bowl the match ball at a game in Woking.

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