Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024: Live updates as Kevin Sinfield and thousands of runners cross finish line
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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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Live updates from Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
Kevin Sinfield addresses crowd
Kevin Sinfield addressed the crowd before the race started. Rob Burrow is also in attendance.
Runners get ready
Our photographer at the marathon, Simon Dewhurst, captured the below pictures from the starting line:
Lord Mayor in attendance
Leeds’ Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite is in attendance.
A great atmosphere
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 update
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.
Stretching off
Our photographer Simon Dewhurst captured these shots of one runner making sure to properly stretch off before getting underway. No injuries here.
Lindsey Burrow gets underway
Huge cheers for Lindsey Burrow as she got her race underway a short while ago.
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