The former club captain embarked on the epic ‘7 in 7 in 7’ challenge on December 1, which has seen him take on an ultramarathon every day since, in cities through Leeds, Cardiff, Birmingham, Dublin and Brighton.
Kevin completed the challenge today (December 7) in London and has now raised more than £600,000 in aid of motor neurone disease (MND).
The challenge comes after his friend and fellow Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019. Rob and Kevin have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the disease and to raise money for a new specialist MND hospital in Leeds.
The challenge comes after his friend and fellow Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019. Rob and Kevin have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the disease and to raise money for a new specialist MND hospital in Leeds.
7. Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge
A spokesperson for the MND Association said: “The efforts of Kevin and all who support the charity are building hope in the most practical way for thousands of people affected by this devastating condition.” Photo: Zac Goodwin
8. Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge
Sinfield pictured passing over Westminster Bridge. Each 27-mile run added an extra mile at the end to encourage others to help their friends through tough times. Photo: Zac Goodwin
![There has been a huge amount of support for Kevin on his latest challenge. Well-wishers include Rob’s dad Geoff, who described the sports star in a post on X [formerly Twitter] as “the perfect example of a human being”.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc0ZTMxMjdhLTZlODktNDA3MS1hMDE2LWFkN2Y0NzhmMmY5MToxM2YwMDYxYS0yMWIxLTQwMTctOWQzYi04YTgyMzQ2MjQ0Yzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge
There has been a huge amount of support for Kevin on his latest challenge. Well-wishers include Rob’s dad Geoff, who described the sports star in a post on X [formerly Twitter] as “the perfect example of a human being”. Photo: Zac Goodwin
10. Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge
The current England rugby union defence coach, completed gruelling runs in Leeds, Cardiff, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Dublin and Brighton before finishing before in front of scores of applauding supporters in the capital at about 3.45pm. He is pictured finishing on The Mall. Photo: Zac Goodwin
11. Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge
Sinfield hugged his teammates at the finish line and was thronged by members of the press and supporters. Photo: Zac Goodwin
12. Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge
Leeds Hospitals Charity has plans to build a specialist, state-of-the-art MND centre in Leeds and money from this challenge is expected to benefit that project. Photo: Zac Goodwin