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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

Congratulations to all

On behalf of everyone at the Yorkshire Evening Post, a massive congratulations to all those who took part.

Pictures from across the day

It has been another special day in Leeds as thousands turned out for the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. Here are 21 amazing pictures taken across the day’s action...

Here are 21 amazing pictures taking across the day’s action...Here are 21 amazing pictures taking across the day’s action...
Here are 21 amazing pictures taking across the day’s action...

Kevin Sinfield's message

Kevin Sinfield pays a special tribute to all those who made the event possible.

Kaiser Chief finishes

Nick "Peanut" Baines from the Kaiser Chiefs before the Rob Burrow Leeds MarathonNick "Peanut" Baines from the Kaiser Chiefs before the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Nick "Peanut" Baines from the Kaiser Chiefs before the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Jamie Jones-Buchanan completes the marathon

Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan completed today’s marathon alongside his wife Emma who is also celebrating her birthday.

Kevin Sinfield finishes

Kevin Sinfield and David Spencer (right) cross the line to complete the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon. Kevin Sinfield and David Spencer (right) cross the line to complete the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.
Kevin Sinfield and David Spencer (right) cross the line to complete the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

Our reporter Charles Gray was filming live on Facebook from the stadium. Click the link here to watch.

Rob and Lindsey Burrow with Kevin Sinfield after completing the race

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.

Joe Sagar crosses the line to win the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.Joe Sagar crosses the line to win the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.
Joe Sagar crosses the line to win the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon.

The completed marathon route

The marathon started and ended at AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, with runners following a circular route that initially winds around Woodhouse Moor before striking out for Adel, Lawnswood, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale and Otley.

The Leeds Half Marathon uses much of the same route. The two events have together attracted around 14,000 entrants.

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