A sea of runners in blue and yellow made their way around Roundhay Park last night (Friday) to pay tribute to Burrow, who sadly died aged 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
The event was hosted by the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, who devised a seven-mile route around the park in reference to Burrows’ iconic shirt number.
The event began with a minute’s applause, followed by a colourful display as participants from Leeds and beyond tackled the Rhino route, designed by local running enthusiast John Mcloughlin.
Locals also came out in force to show their support along the route and professional boxer Josh Warrington also attended to pay his respects to a fellow Leeds legend.
At the finish line, CEO and event organizer Bob Bowman commented: “I think Rob would say he’s a Yorkshire lad who achieved his dreams and he would be very humbled by this adulation and respect. It is everything he deserves because he was such a great man.”
Check out the photos of the even provided by Leeds Rhinos Foundation in the gallery below:
1. Roundhay Park
Runners set off at 7pm for a run around Roundhay Park on Friday evening | Leeds Rhinos Foundation Photo: Leeds Rhinos Foundation
2. Rob Burrow
The event was in tribute to Rob Burrow following his death on Sunday after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND) | Leeds Rhinos Foundation Photo: Leeds Rhinos Foundation
3. Course
The course was put together by local avid runner, John Mcloughlin | Leeds Rhinos Foundation Photo: Leeds Rhinos Foundation
4. Support
The event was put together to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and funds for research, care and potential treatments for the MND Association and Leeds Hospitals Charity. | Leeds Rhinos Foundation Photo: Leeds Rhinos Foundation
5. Set off
The run set off from the main Roundhay Park gates on Prince’s Avenue | Leeds Rhinos Foundation Photo: Leeds Rhinos Foundation
6. Iconic
The runners set off at 7pm in honour of Rob Burrow's iconic shirt number | Leeds Rhinos Foundation Photo: Leeds Rhinos Foundation