5 May 2023

Join Leeds Rhinos Foundation at cheer stations for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

There is just one week to go till the Leeds Marathon takes place in Leeds and Leeds Rhinos Foundation are urging spectators to join them in supporting those taking part.

Over 12,000 runners will line up to take part in the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon from Headingley Stadium. A number of these runners include members of staff from both the club and Leeds Rhinos Foundation, running in support of an amazing cause.

Inspired by Kevin Sinfield’s running challenges since Rob’s MND diagnosis in 2019, this event has motivated thousands to take on their own marathon challenge, with a large percentage of participants running a marathon for the first time. Last month Run For All announced that the Marathon had surpassed the £1million fundraising mark, and now with just one week to go, this has increased even further.

This is a very special event, marking history as the first time the city has hosted a marathon in over 20 years.

Leeds Rhinos Foundation will be hosting three cheer stations along the route, open to spectators and Rhinos fans as a base to support those running through. They will also be joined by dancers from the Rhinestones and The England Band who will provide entertainment at the stations.

The three cheer stations are:

1. Golden Arce Park: opposite the car park entrance

2. Pool AFC

3. Upper Old Pool Bank

Cheer Station 1

First runner expected: 10:40

Last runner expected: 15:35

Charity cheer point address: Layby opposite Golden Acre Car Park, Otley Road, LS16 9JY

What3word location: engine.dome.slows

Refreshments will be available to buy from the Golden Acre Park Café which remains open on the day of the Marathon.

Cheer Station 2

First runner expected: 10:05