Karan Vinod
Reporting from the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

A bit of sunlight seeping in, something we haven’t had all day. A large crowd has fully gathered, singing along from time to time and occasionally breaking out the dance steps. But the emotions are palpable as we await the arrival of the Ultra Marathon Man.

Lot of Jamie Laing’s here as they distribute the masks of our challenger. Plenty of fans get their hands on it, clicking pictures, creating memories all thanks to the brilliant Ultra Marathon Man.

Freya Scott Turner
Reporting for the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

It’s not just Jamie who’s been covering a lot of distance this week. Some fans have been travelling around the country to support him too.

This is Danielle, Jordan and Fleur who went to cheer Jamie on for his gruelling challenge on day one in Harpenden.

“He looked elated, in good spirits. He was on good form. We’ve been listening on the radio all week and it sounds like he’s a bit worse for wear now."

Why are they such big fans? “He just seems so friendly, he seems like a really nice guy.

"We’ve been watching him from his made in Chelsea days, been loving his podcast. Also I’m a vegan - so I love the sweets."

Jamie's favourite snacks have been on hand throughout the challenge, and his physiotherapist 'Nick the Physio' has also been by his side the whole time.

Our Ultra Marathon Man needed one more boost before heading off for the last stretch of this colossal five days.

He's minutes away from the finish line.

Watch the live stream at the top of this page to see the last leg.

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Jeremiah Asiamah: I just saw a clip on socials whilst Greg was running with Jamie, Jamie said to Greg 'are you doing OK buddy?'

That is so Jamie Laing. No matter how much pain he is in, the first person that has priority is everybody else and that's just Jamie.

Jack Saunders: Jamie has epitomised exactly why I always wanted to work for Radio 1. It's the togetherness, it's the community, it's the comradery between us here in the studio, you listening at home, what Jamie is doing out there. We are all connected. We are doing this all together alongside Jamie

Lilah Parsons
Presenter, Ultra Marathon Man live stream

We're still getting your messages for Jamie, and he's getting really close to the end now.

Here are the latest you have been sending him:

If you want to send Jamie a WhatsApp, it's 0330 123 94 80.

Jamie's challenge started all smiles, with everyone cheering him on from back at base in Radio 1.

He was joined by 50 doppelgangers in Hyde Park, all wearing blonde Jamie-style wigs.

Our Ultra Marathon Man had never run 30 miles before, but it made it look easy - especially compared to the following few days.

Karan Vinod
Reporting from the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

The crowd at the finish line is in high spirits as they await the Ultra Marathon Man. Music being blasted on the speakers, few people dancing. A fabulous crowd building with every passing minute.

Jamie Laing
Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

It's just one foot in front of the other. It's just moving forward.

I've been listening to the same four songs about 800 times. Just over and over and over again. For some reason that puts me in a rhythm and if I have those songs on I can get slightly through it.

This is the first time where I think 'OK, there is a finish line there.'

Lilah Parsons
Presenter, Ultra Marathon Man live stream

You can send Jamie your messages of support on WhatsApp as he approaches the finish line, just send a message to 0330 123 94 80.

Here's a few we've had already:

Karan Vinod
Reporting from the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

I’m so proud of him and yet I’m looking at him and he’s hurting and hurting so much, I just hope he hasn’t seriously done proper damage to himself.

It’s amazing what he’s done to have run that distance and not run anything before in his life.

Once he sets his mind into doing something, he does it.

"Don’t do it again!” Nicholas says laughingly.

Image source, Comic Relief

Jamie Laing
Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

Seeing you guys. Getting to the finish line. Seeing how much money we've raised. Seeing all those incredible people.

Err not having to run again.

Karan Vinod
Reporting from the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

"We are so unbelievably proud of Jamie, we’ve known him for years. We know that all he’s thinking about is all the great work that is going to come out of this."

Jamie Laing
Radio 1's Ultra Marathon Man

It's much better now. It wasn't so good for a bit but it's much, much better now.

We just ran with Greg in his wedding dress which was pretty insane actually. That was OK at the begininning, then I had about 10-15km, normally my mind is pretty positive but my mind just went blank, I can't really explain what happened. I kept trying to look at my watch to keep concentration and it was just not moving. I didn't know what was going on but I made it in and I feel much better now.

Lilah Parsons
Presenter, Ultra Marathon Man live stream

We're just about to go live with our stream being hosted by me here in London and Callum Leslie at the finish line in Salford as Jamie Laing finishes his mammoth Ultra Marathon challenge.

We've got interviews with Richard Curtis and the CEO of Comic Relief Samir Patel coming up along with all the action from the finish.

And we will be here for that all important moment when Jamie no doubt collapses in a heap.

Don't forget, it's all for Comic Relief and he's raised over £1.3m so far.

So come and join us by pressing Watch Live at the top of this page, and you can send Jamie your messages of support via WhatsApp on 0330 123 94 80.

Vick Hope
Radio 1 DJ at the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

Vick Hope: We are in Salford, we are right on the water at the Imperial War Museum. We are on the finish line for Jamie Laing's Ultra Marathon Man challenge. Oh my gosh!

Jack Saunders: Honestly, I didn't even know if we'd get to this point but we have. He's gonna do it!

Jeremiah Asiamah: Today is the day.

Vick Hope: There's a beautiful crowd gathering outside they all want to cheer our boy on. He's done so well so far but we need to spur him across that finish line. We're going to be doing all we can.

We appreciate you. Thank you for listening, thank you for sending in your messages of support and thank you most of all for donating to such an important cause.

Every hill, every blister, every shot of pain in the legs has been matched by emotional ups and downs.

Jamie has been brilliant all week at showing his emotions, being upfront in his vulnerability.

Image source, Comic Relief

Greg James and his listeners raised enough money for Greg to run a lap with Jamie in a wedding dress - veil and garter to boot.

As part of the forfeit, Jamie was told he'd have to bite Greg's garter off with his teeth. Listeners dubbed it the "garter gobble."

On Day 3, Jamie hit an emotional wall, but his perspective seemed to shift when he realised that everything he was feeling - all the intense pain and exhaustion - wouldn't be forever.

Image source, Comic Relief / BBC

Image source, Comic Relief

Karan Vinod
Reporting from the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

Wind is picking up here and it’s getting cloudy with potential rain, but people are starting to gather as they await the arrival of Jamie.

Fans are scattered around, hoping to get an early vantage point for the best view.

"I’ve been watching Jamie for years and it always provides a lot of comfort to me. I feel quite protective of him and I want to see him do well," Scarlett from Nottingham tells me.

"All week, we’ve all been just crying," she continues, "I know he’s struggling a bit now in the last bit but we just want to see him cross the line."

She says everyone is "so proud of him," adding, "this means so much to so many people and he’s got this!"

Freya Scott Turner
Reporting live from the Ultra Marathon Man finish line

Covering Jamie Laing finishing this momentous achievement live, you want to feel like you’re right there with him. Well, BBC News streaming producer Oliver Pover has stepped up to the plate and made this possible for us today.

He’s kindly agreed to wear a camera and run behind Jamie for the final four miles. This completely bonkers contraption is essential a camera on a pole inside of a backup.

Don’t worry, it’s not as heavy as it looks. Oli is positive: “Feeling pumped to follow Jamie for the final stretch of this monster challenge. can’t believe I get to capture the end of it on camera! The light is at the end of the tunnel for Jamie for this final 4 miles.”