11 April 2022 Fundraising
A new marathon to honour rugby league legend Rob Burrow MBE will launch next year, with the MND Association named as a charity partner.
The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will take place on Sunday 14 May 2023 and will start and finish at the iconic Headingley Stadium, where Association patron Rob accomplished some of his greatest sporting achievements.
There will be 7,777 places available, in honour of Rob’s iconic shirt number at Leeds Rhinos.
The event, organised by Run For All, has been inspired by the epic challenges undertaken by Rob’s former captain and friend, Kevin Sinfield OBE.
Runners taking part will be encouraged to #RunForRob and raise money towards the fight against MND, with the MND Association and the Leeds Hospital Charity named as official charity partners.
“It is wonderful to see the marathon return to the streets of Leeds and I know it will be a fantastic occasion. Any opportunity to raise awareness and funds to fight MND is wonderful and I know that so much money will be raised by those taking part for so many great causes that are personal to each runner. I am particularly pleased to see that the event combines the half marathon and a family fun run so that everyone, of all abilities, can get involved. Good luck to everyone who signs up and thank you for your support.”
Rob Burrow MBE
“Like everyone who has followed Rob Burrow’s journey with MND we are in awe of everything he’s achieved. Being announced as a charity partner of the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon is a huge honour and will help us maintain that important momentum towards effective treatments and ultimately a cure for MND. We want to thank everybody who will be lacing up their running shoes to take on this brilliant challenge in Rob’s name.”
Sally Light, Chief Executive of the MND Association
The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will take place on Sunday 14 May 2023, with the existing Leeds Half Marathon and a family fun run also set to take place on the same day.