Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024: Live updates as Kevin Sinfield and thousands of runners cross finish line

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The Rob Burrow Marathon returns to Leeds today.

Named in honour of Leeds Rhinos rugby legend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019, the marathon will see a host of city routes closed.

The race starts at 9am today (Sunday, May 12) and the half marathon will follow shortly after at 10am.

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number of road and junction closures will be in place as well as a number of parking suspensions and bus diversions around the route.

Rob Burrow alongside wife Lindsey (who ran the half marathon), daughters Macy and Maya and Kevin Sinfield who ran the full marathon all pose for a picture after the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.Rob Burrow alongside wife Lindsey (who ran the half marathon), daughters Macy and Maya and Kevin Sinfield who ran the full marathon all pose for a picture after the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.
Rob Burrow alongside wife Lindsey (who ran the half marathon), daughters Macy and Maya and Kevin Sinfield who ran the full marathon all pose for a picture after the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Charles Gray will be at the race to capture the best of the action.

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Live updates from Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Second Rob Burrow Leeds marathon

It was an unforgettable day for the city when rugby league legend Rob Burrow crossed the finish line in the arms of former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield last year.

The inaugural race raised millions of pounds for charity – and this year, organisers are hoping for an even bigger total.

Rob Burrow CBE will be joining join his friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield CBE at this years’ marathon (Photo by Steve Riding)Rob Burrow CBE will be joining join his friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield CBE at this years’ marathon (Photo by Steve Riding)
Rob Burrow CBE will be joining join his friend and former teammate Kevin Sinfield CBE at this years’ marathon (Photo by Steve Riding)

number of road and junction closures will be in place as well as the suspension of a number of Traffic Regulation Orders between 4am and 6.30pm on race day.

Road closures will begin at 4am around the start/finish line (St Michael’s Lane/Newport View).

A number of parking suspensions and bus diversions will be in place round the route for the safety of both participants and spectators.

Travel services will be available across the city for those travelling to the event. These services include: Elland Road Park and Ride, Stourton Park and Ride, City Centre Shuttle Bus and Cinder Moor Park and Stride.

Bus diversions in place

Details about bus travel changes have been shared by the Metro Travel News group in the link below:

Kevin Sinfield shares message to runners

Kevin Sinfield has shared the below message to those taking part in the marathon today:

Below is an interactive route map for this year’s full marathon:

Half marathon route

And below is the interactive route for the half marathon:

Full marathon set to start

The full marathon is set to start at 9am.

Rob Burrow sends his best

A video from Rob Burrow thanking everyone for taking part and wishing them the best of luck can be seen below:

Runners of the full marathon have now set off and are making their way around the 26.1 mile route around Leeds.

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