BBC DJ Sara Cox was met by crowds of supporters cheering her on as she passed through County Durham on her Children in Need challenge.
The broadcaster was smiling and cheering along as she passed through Cockfield, Staindrop and Winston on her 'Great Northern Marathon Challenge' on Wednesday (November 12) afternoon .
She began her 135-mile run, taking on five marathons in five days and passing through five counties on Monday (November 10), starting at Kielder in Northumberland and, aptly, ending in Pudsey in Leeds, on Friday (November 14).
After reaching Wolsingham around 5pm on Tuesday (November 11), Sara began her trek down towards North Yorkshire and the day' finish line Richmond.
The Radio 2 presenter was brought to tears when she was told her fundraiser had passed the £1m mark when she arrived in Cockfield just before midday.
Schoolchildren from Staindrop CE Primary turned out with banners marking Sara was "half way there" and Pudsey ears to show their support for the cause.
One parent in Staindrop said: "It's a great community around here, and it's so lovely that everyone has come together to support her.
"It's a great thing to do and such a tough challenge, so she deserves all the support."
And as she arrvived in Winston a 40-tractor guard of honour lined up to with local farmers revving their engines to welcome her to the village. Fellow BBC presenter Gethan Jones surprised his colleague at John Dickinson's haulage yard.
Farmer Peter Moss, 74, whoarranged the surprise said it was a "brilliant" atmosphere when she arrived.
He added: "Word spread and before we knew it we had about 40 tractors turn up at 10am this morning for it.
"Everyone was waving and flashing their lights. It was amazing.
"She's a farmer's daughter herself, so I'm sure she loved it."
Lynne Smith, from Hamsterley, followed Sara along the route on Wednesday. Waiting for Sara to arrive in Staindrop, the 64-year-old said: "It's a great cause Children in Need, so I think it's wonderful what she is doing.
"I'm a big fan of hers and have been since she started on Radio Two. I listen to her most mornings on the radio. She's great and this is an incredible thing.
"What better way to spend a Wednesday?"
Sara made it over the border into North Yorkshire and is on track to make it Richmond around 7pm.
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Sara’s challenge is Radio 2’s longest by duration, and Cox’s colleagues have been showing their support during their shows while sharing messages from listeners and guests.
Cameras are also following her along the journey, creating an hour-long broadcast which will be available to watch on iPlayer next Wednesday (November 19).
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