Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024: Live updates as Kevin Sinfield and thousands of runners cross finish line
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
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.
Marathon winner
Rob and Lindsey Burrow with Kevin Sinfield after completing the race
Live from Headingley Stadium
Our reporter Charles Gray was filming live on Facebook from the stadium. Click the link here to watch.
Kevin Sinfield finishes
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.
Kaiser Chief finishes
Kevin Sinfield's message
Kevin Sinfield pays a special tribute to all those who made the event possible.
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...
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