Rob Burrow has sent a message of thanks to the city of Leeds after the marathon named in his honour reached 10,000 entries. Burrow, whose battle with Motor Neurone Disease has captured worldwide attention, will be among those who take part in the event as he and his friend Kevin Sinfield take part together.
Organisers had set a target of 7,777 entries, a figure put in place to honour Burrow and his legendary career at Leeds Rhinos, where he wore the number seven jersey. However entries have already comfortably surpassed that mark for the event, which takes place on May 14th, 2023.
The route will see entrants start and finish at Headingley Stadium, where Burrow enjoyed a legendary playing career alongside. The route will take in the likes of Woodhouse Moor, Bramhope and Otley.
