Thousands of runners take on 2025 Rob Burrow Marathon
Thousands of runners are set to take to the streets of Leeds for this year's event
Last updated 12th May 2025
Thousands of runners are expected to take part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday - the first since the rugby league legend's death.
Former Leeds Rhinos star Burrow died last June aged 41 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.
The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon was launched in 2023 to honour his campaign to fund research into MND.
Former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND 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 first Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon saw over 10,000 participants take the street of Leeds.
The event will be held in support of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal as well as the MND Association.
A half marathon is held in tandem with the event.
Getting underway at 9am on Sunday (11th), the marathon will start and end at Headingley Stadium - with competitors in the half marathon setting off at 10am.