Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024: Live updates as Kevin Sinfield and thousands of runners cross finish line

It was an unforgettable day for the city when rugby league legend Rob Burrow crossed the finish line in the arms of former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield last year.

The inaugural race raised millions of pounds for charity – and this year, organisers are hoping for an even bigger total.

A number of road and junction closures will be in place as well as the suspension of a number of Traffic Regulation Orders between 4am and 6.30pm on race day.

Road closures will begin at 4am around the start/finish line (St Michael’s Lane/Newport View).

A number of parking suspensions and bus diversions will be in place round the route for the safety of both participants and spectators.

Travel services will be available across the city for those travelling to the event. These services include: Elland Road Park and Ride, Stourton Park and Ride, City Centre Shuttle Bus and Cinder Moor Park and Stride.

Details about bus travel changes have been shared by the Metro Travel News group in the link below:

Kevin Sinfield has shared the below message to those taking part in the marathon today:

Below is an interactive route map for this year’s full marathon:

And below is the interactive route for the half marathon:

The full marathon is set to start at 9am.

A video from Rob Burrow thanking everyone for taking part and wishing them the best of luck can be seen below:

Runners of the full marathon have now set off and are making their way around the 26.1 mile route around Leeds.

The below has been shared of the runners taking off:

Kevin Sinfield addressed the crowd before the race started. Rob Burrow is also in attendance.

Our photographer at the marathon, Simon Dewhurst, captured the below pictures from the starting line:

Leeds’ Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite is in attendance.

Our reporter at the race Charles Gray reports that there is a great atmosphere and lovely running weather - sunny but with a light breeze.

Weather at the race remains bright but breezy, no sign of any change in fortunes just yet. A reminder that the Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert across large parts of the UK as thunderstorms could lead to disruption.

The warning is set to be in force across Leeds from 12pm to 10pm today.

Our photographer Simon Dewhurst captured these shots of one runner making sure to properly stretch off before getting underway. No injuries here.