Three weeks to go until Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

One month to go until Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Three weeks today, over 12,000 runners will line up to take part in the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds marathon and half marathon from Headingley.

Run For All announced recently that the marathon had surpassed the £1million mark in fundraising efforts with just over one month to go until the event.

Inspired by former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE’s running challenges in recent years in support of his friend and team mate Rob, the event has motivated thousands of others to take on their own marathon challenge, whether it be the Motor Neurone Disease community or charity of their own choice.

This year’s marathon will raise funds for the two main partner charities; The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal and the Leeds Hospitals Charity, as well as a host of other charities.

Diagnosed with MND in December 2019, Rob and his family have continuously campaigned to raise awareness and funds to support everyone impacted by MND. Rob’s latest goal is to realise the dream of a new MND Care Centre in Leeds that will bear his name and support people living with MND and their families.

This very special event will be the county’s biggest, brightest and most exciting running event in recent history. Marking the first time that the city has hosted a marathon in over twenty years, inspiring fundraisers, club runners and first timers are getting ready to lace up their trainers for the 26.2-mile challenge.

Over half of the field are expected to be first time marathon runners, with the event reaching runners as far and wide as the US, Canada, South Africa and China. In a spectacle of colour and excitement, over 12,000 runners will be hitting the streets of Leeds on Sunday 14th May.

You can support the Leeds Rhinos staff team as they take on the challenge by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/leeds-rhinos