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

By Charles Gray, Alex Grant

Published 12th May 2024, 04:45 BST

Updated 12th May 2024, 04:45 BST

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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.

A 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. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

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. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

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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

Sun, 12 May, 2024, 14:30 BST

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. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

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. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Sun, 12 May, 2024, 15:04 BST

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.

Sun, 12 May, 2024, 15:15 BST

Kaiser Chief finishes

Nick "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 | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Nick "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 | Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Sun, 12 May, 2024, 15:40 BST

Kevin Sinfield's message

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

Sun, 12 May, 2024, 16:56 BST

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... | Simon Dewhurst/Run For All

Here are 21 amazing pictures taking across the day’s action... — Here are 21 amazing pictures taking across the day’s action... | Simon Dewhurst/Run For All

Sun, 12 May, 2024, 17:15 BST

Congratulations to all

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

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