Thousands of people take to Leeds Marathon in honour of Rob Burrow
14,000 runners are taking part
Last updated 12th May 2024
Thousands of runners are crossing the Rob Burrow Marathon and half marathon line.
About 14,000 people are running the race in totel.
The race officially started at 9am from AMT Headingley Stadium, with locals urged to line the streets and cheer participants on.
Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019. Since then, Rob and his family have campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness and funds to support other families living with MND.
The 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon saw over 10,000 participants take the street of Leeds, taking in some of the city's most scenic countryside and outer suburbs, the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be a fitting tribute to the city that launched Rob’s career and which he calls home.
The event will be held in support of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal as well as the MND Association.
Burrow's met his former teammate and friend Kevin Sinfield, who has raised more than £800,000 for MND, at the finish line.
Rob's wife, Lindsey, is also running the half marathon.
Road Closures
For an event of this scale, with over 12,000 participants expected, significant road closures will be required.
Run For All is working in partnership with Leeds City Council, local authority highways, emergency services and multi-agency planning groups to make sure the event is operated safely and securely.
St Michael’s Lane in Headingley will close from 4am on Sunday, before North Lane and Cardigan Road at 6am.
Closures of selected roads will begin between 6am and 7.30am in other parts of Headingley and Far Headingley.
Further closures come into force from 8.30am in Adel, Lawnswood and Bramhope, and from 9am around Pool in Wharfedale and Otley.
Pedestrian and emergency service access will be maintained to all properties throughout the event.