Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield’s Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge: Where to cheer him on and complete route

Rahmah Ghazali
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 16th Nov 2022, 17:00 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2022, 17:12 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

This is where you can cheer on Kevin Sinfield in Leeds as he completes his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge to support those with MND.

Former Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield OBE has announced the official route for his epic Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge, which includes a stop in Leeds, as eager fans await his return to the city to cheer him on. The Rugby League legend is currently on foot from Edinburgh before finishing on the pitch at Old Trafford at half time in the men’s Rugby League World Cup Final.

Dubbed to be one of the greatest players in rugby league history, Sinfield is now completing the fourth day (November 16) of what will be about 275 miles of running to raise money for motor neurone disease (MND). A third challenge in many years, Sinfield previously ran seven marathons in seven days to raise funds and awareness in honour of his friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, who is now battling the disease.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

This time around, his challenge is inspired not only by Burrow, but former rugby union player Doddie Weir and former footballer Stephen Darby and other people living with MND too as he aims to raise £777,777 from the challenge. The target, which has reached more than £450,000 so far, was inspired by Burrow and his playing number seven.

Kevin Sinfield said: “This is taking the word challenge to the next level – but it still doesn’t even touch on the challenge which people with MND face every day. And that’s why I’m doing it. Inspired by Rob Burrow, Doddie Weir, Stephen Darby and other people living with MND, the money raised will support the fight against MND.”

The challenge will support five MND-related charities and invest in research for effective treatments and a cure for the disease. The main beneficiaries will be the MND Association and Leeds Hospitals Charity’s appeal to build the Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds.

There will also be donations to MND Scotland